Personal-finance experts often recommend having 3-6 months' worth of living expenses saved and easily accessible. In his July 1, 2007 Getting Going column ("Popular Advice
Skip that expensive movie theater trip. Instead, follow these suggestions to host a great movie night at home, featuring comfy seating and amazing snacks.
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An apprenticeship sounds old-fashioned, but the reality is that apprenticeships are still around, and they can be valuable career-building experiences.
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Best Money Tips: Saving Money on Childcare
Today we found some awesome articles on saving money on childcare, mistakes new college graduates should avoid, and saving at the movie theater.
3-6 months of living expenses?
Personal-finance experts often recommend having 3-6 months' worth of living expenses saved and easily accessible. In his July 1, 2007 Getting Going column ("Popular Advice
Best Money Tips: Having a Baby on a Budget
Today we found some great articles on having a baby on a budget, items you should buy new, and steps to get back on the right financial track.
Feeling Poor?: Things I Forget About that Don't Cost a Thing
Here in America, we're rich. [more]
How to Host an Awesome Frugal Movie Night
Skip that expensive movie theater trip. Instead, follow these suggestions to host a great movie night at home, featuring comfy seating and amazing snacks.
eBay Account Hackers - don't be fooled
I'm not the type to fall for scams, generally. Thus far, I've never been really screwed over on eBay or anything. But I can totally see how people COULD fall for an eBay scammer. [more]
Best Money Tips: Growing Your Own Garden
Today we found some fantastic articles on growing your own garden, garage sale tips, and odd ball costs of having kids.
18 Free Ways to Be a Better Person
Want to be a better person but don't want to shell out a lot of cash? These acts of kindness don't cost a thing.
Best Money Tips: Awesome Frugal Date Ideas
Today we found some awesome articles on awesome frugal date ideas, tested tips for a frugal life, and inexpensive ways to keep kids entertained this summer.
High tech for mass transit
The local bus company where I live has started providing a bunch of high-tech aids to riders. The coolest one is sophisticated trip planning. [more]
Get the Most Out of Safeway's Just for U Deals
Safeway offers personalized grocery discounts with its Just for U program. If you're in the know, you can squeeze even more savings out of it.
Make These 9 Health Moves Now or You'll Regret It in 20 Years
What kind of shape will you be in 20 years from now? Do your future self a favor and start making some easy health moves now.
Exercise (and alcohol) good for your brain
A story in the New York Times says that exercise helps human brains build more neurons (a process called neurogenesis). It also reports on some mouse studies that show that exe
21 Teeny-Tiny Ways to Save
If you're frustrated because you can't save big, start small! Try these teeny-tiny (and easy!) tricks for saving cash.
Best Money Tips: How to Take a Mini-Retirement
Today we found articles on how to take a mini-retirement, thrift store treasures you shouldn’t pass up, and reasons why you shouldn’t focus on monthly payments.
The Benefits of Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship sounds old-fashioned, but the reality is that apprenticeships are still around, and they can be valuable career-building experiences.
7 Ways Millennials Are Better With Money Than You Are
Millennials are getting smart about their spending and saving habits — smarter, even, than you.
8 Easy Ways to Keep Your Family Organized
With so much happening in your busy household it's easy to lose track. Quell the chaos with these frugal, simple, and stylish organization hacks.
6 Secret Homemade Stain Removers That Kick Butt
Save money with these simple homemade stain removers.
Unexpected, Delicious Drinks You Can Make at Home
Think you have to go out for bubble tea, mango lassis, and ultra-fancy cocktails? No way. Make your own with these recipes.