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Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago
Suppose you and your friends all want to start small businesses. You've all got money coming in, you're all in a position to save up some capital, but it would take you a year
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A new article on Slate today details a study by some economists that say people should enjoy their money while they are still healthy and young. The conclusion of their study is th
You might have thought that the $700 billion bailout bill seemed a bit excessive. You'll be relieved to hear that the bill that the President will sign tonight is worth a mere $800
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Ask the Readers: To Shop or Not to Shop?
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Taking Frugal Road Trips (Even When Gas Prices Are High)
Call your friends and pack up the car — it's road trip season! Here's how to do it on the cheap.
Ask the Readers: What Expensive Purchases Have You Made That Saved You Money?
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My recent post about reusing old plastic bottles inspired me to look around at other ways to use, well, garbage. And I found a site that really made me think twice about the con
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Whether you want to toast up some bread or do some counter-top cooking, a toaster oven is great tool for energy-efficient food preparation.
Ask the Readers: What Was Your Best Money Moment of 2012?
Tell us about your best money moment of 2012 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Saving on a Shoestring: Highlights from Our Chat With Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers Cooperative Extension on saving on a shoestring!
Ask the Readers: What Is The Best Gift You've Ever Received?
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New Ideas for Old Neckties
Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago
Ask the Readers: How Do You Use Less Water?
Tell us how you use less water and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Money to start your business--without banks or saving
Suppose you and your friends all want to start small businesses. You've all got money coming in, you're all in a position to save up some capital, but it would take you a year
Ask the Readers: What Will You Do With Your Tax Refund?
Tell us what you'll do with your tax refund and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Biggest Money Saving Tip: Move Far Away from the Joneses
I have to admit that while many people in the U.S. talk about “Keeping up with the Joneses”, I spent the first 20 years of my life never knowing what that meant. My rural lifestyl
Ask the Readers: How Do You Host a Summer Party on a Budget?
Tell us how you host a summer part on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay Frugal During the Holidays?
Tell us how you stay frugal during the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Lose Weight and Eat Better With the 8 Best Diet Apps
Dieters with smartphones have a wide selection of apps to help count calories and track progress. Check out this trim list of the eight best.
Best Money Tips: 20 Traps at the Supermarket You Need to Avoid
Today we found helpful articles on supermarket traps to avoid, the hidden costs of renting and apartment, and how to win a bidding war on a house you love.
Ask the Readers: Which Brand Name Products Are Worth It?
Tell us which brand name products are worth the extra cost and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Should you spend your money while you can?
A new article on Slate today details a study by some economists that say people should enjoy their money while they are still healthy and young. The conclusion of their study is th
How a $700 billion bailout became a $800 billion "rescue plan"
You might have thought that the $700 billion bailout bill seemed a bit excessive. You'll be relieved to hear that the bill that the President will sign tonight is worth a mere $800