Today we found articles on reasons why your grocery bill is too high, car-care myths to leave in the dust, and how to have a beautiful yard on a shoestring budget.
Get hit with a bank overdraft fee? Put on your negotiation face to remove that fee, and then follow this simple plan to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Living in 90 degree weather with over 70 percent humidity the past few days has not been easy here in rural Nebraska. Hearing others complain about it only makes it worse -- especially knowing that they probably have air-conditioning. [more]
The culture, the people, the food — city life is great, but it's also expensive. Luckily, these smaller cities offer big city amenities at country prices.
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Your Money Problems: Why They're All Your Fault
Yeah, it sounds harsh. But accepting responsibility for your bad behavior might be the first step to improving your relationship with your finances.
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Today we found articles on reasons why your grocery bill is too high, car-care myths to leave in the dust, and how to have a beautiful yard on a shoestring budget.
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Why You Should Always "Get It in Writing"
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The Cheapest Way to Fly to Europe
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I Finally Canceled Comcast Cable…Before It Hurt More Than My Wallet
Treat me poorly once, Comcast, shame on you. Provide startlingly awful customer service again, and you lose my business entirely.
6 Affordable Kid-Free Vacation Ideas
You've earned some time away from the kiddos. These trips will let you enjoy some kid-free time without breaking the bank.
Enter to Win Your Share of $500 in SmartyPig’s August Giveaway!
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Charged With an Overdraft Fee? Get Your Money Back!
Get hit with a bank overdraft fee? Put on your negotiation face to remove that fee, and then follow this simple plan to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Why You Need a Time Budget — and How to Create It
If time is money, wouldn't a budget help you manage your time, too? Of course it would! Get started building your time budget now!
9 Ways to Spend Less on Your Significant Other (And Not Get Killed!)
Date nights and holidays shouldn't cost a fortune. You can spend less on your SO — and still show your love with thoughtful gifts that count plenty.
How to Not Be a Debt Slave
Getting into debt is easy — even recommended. Getting out of it — or avoiding it — is much more difficult. But it can be done.
Living Without Air-Conditioning Can Save Big Bucks This Summer
Living in 90 degree weather with over 70 percent humidity the past few days has not been easy here in rural Nebraska. Hearing others complain about it only makes it worse -- especially knowing that they probably have air-conditioning. [more]
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You may not be royalty, but that doesn't mean you can't eat like a future king with these meal plans and recipes from five celebrated chefs.
How to Buy a New Computer Without Breaking Your Budget
Yes, you can buy a new computer without destroying your budget.