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7 Signs You Have a Serious Spending Addiction

Spending addiction is real, damaging, and scary. If you recognize yourself in any of these signs, you may need to seek help.

Ask the Readers: Hamburger, What to Do With It? (A Chance to win $20!)

Everyone knows that in most instances, hamburger is an affordable meat option. You can brown it, bake it, patty it, or fry it. Problem is...it gets a bit tiring when it's the ONLY

Be Careful Who You Owe: Here's Who Can Garnish Your Wages

Most Americans already live paycheck to paycheck. If you owe these four creditors money, well...that paycheck might get a little — or a lot — smaller.

These Are the 4 Terms You Need to Know to Get Started in Stocks

Don't know your P/E from your EPS? That's OK — catch up on the basics here, and you'll become a savvier investor.

Financial IQ Test: How Healthy is Your Life Insurance Plan?

 What kind of life insurance policy do you have? Do you understand the terms? Are you getting the most bang for your insurance buck? Check out this Financial IQ Test to see

10 Back-to-School iPhone Apps

With assignments and exams, student life can be stressful. Here are 10 iPhone applications that can help you manage your student life.

5 Ways to Turn Your Walk Into a Real Workout

If you're already walking for fitness, why not add some extra kick — for extra fitness? It's easy!

4 Ways Stores Trick Us Into Impulse Buys (And How to Resist)

Retailers go to a lot of effort to make your purchases effortless. Watch out for these ploys designed to get you to buy more than you need.

Your Flight Was Canceled. Now What?

Canceled flights are a total travel bummer. Avoid an airport temper tantrum by following these steps.

How to Throw the Most Fabulous (and Frugal) Baby Shower of all Time

Ever wondered how to throw the most fabulous - yet frugal - baby shower in the history of the world? Read on to find out how!

11 Health Foods Not Worth the Money

Many of the foods sold as "healthy" aren't, actually, despite the higher price. Are you eating any of these 11 overpriced health foods?

10 Ways to Spruce Up Your Unfinished Basement for Under $100

You don't have to convert your basement into a fully finished mancave to make it comfortable and inviting. Try these cheaper fixes first.

Everything You Need to Know About Fancy Coffee in One Infographic

Not sure what to order at a coffee shop? Looking to try something new? Here is a breakdown of 28 popular drinks for coffee-lovers and the coffee-curious.

Best Money Tips: How to Make a Great First Impression

Today we found some great articles on ways to make a great first impression, things that make you look dumb on Facebook, and money-saving DIY home repairs.

What to Do if You're Laid Off Before You Retire

You’ve found yourself out of work before you were ready to retire. Don’t worry! You can make this transition work.

For all you Readers out there

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Keith Knight of the K Chronicles - Keepin' Kool on the Cheap

Keith Knight, award-winning creator of the K Chronicles and (th)ink, dishes on a life of frugality.

What you need to know about getting what you want at work

Yesterday, I had a one-on-one with my boss. I knew the meeting was coming up, and I also knew that my job had changed recently and I wasn't thrilled with those changes. So I did so

Balancing Living in the Now With Planning for the Future

Save for the future! Live in the now! These common bits of advice can seem like polar opposites. Learn how to find balance for a happy financial life.

10 Out-of-Fashion but Totally Frugal Old Tools

From manual lawnmowers to payphones (remember those?), get back to basics (and save!) with these frugal alternatives to modern tools.