Studies regularly find that Danish people are the happiest people in the world. At first glance, it looks like the conditions that make them that way aren't really available t
There's a certain class of ways to get free money or free stuff simply by paying attention, keeping track, and being careful. I don't do these things. It's not because they don't
Fueling your kids with fat, sodium, and sweet stuff is no way to help them cruise through the day. The good news is that, despite the sluggish economy, you can provide low-fat and
It’s one of my favorite times of year. The volunteer mulberry trees in my yard have begun popping with mulberries, and the kids have come inside from a morning out in the yard wit
Broadway fans have seen the current economy cutting into their entertainment budget, often leaving them without room for tickets to some of the most magnificent shows in the U.S.!
If you're like me, reveling in the fresh produce of summer and saddened when it departs in the fall, despair isn't your only option. There are good ways to preserve fruits and vege
Changes in the economy have pushed more and more people into part-time, temporary, and freelance work, as more and more companies cut back on traditional, long-term, full-time empl
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You can be as happy as a Dane
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I turn down free money
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Tell us if you've ever loaned money to family and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Fuel Up Your Kids -- Frugally
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How I Use Skype to Keep in Touch With Friends and Family
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Still Without Health Insurance? Here’s How Much the Penalties Will Cost You
Health insurance may feel like a an expense you might just decide to forego, but going without can be a far costlier move.
Tasty Treats to Make With Mulberries
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Ask the Readers: What are Your Best Entertainment Tips? (A Chance to Win Tickets to a Broadway Show!)
Broadway fans have seen the current economy cutting into their entertainment budget, often leaving them without room for tickets to some of the most magnificent shows in the U.S.!
Eat Healthy This Winter Without Spending a Fortune
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Resources for Freelancers
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9 Hidden Health Benefits of Living on the East Coast
The East Coast may not boast year-round sunshine, but there are all sorts of hidden health benefits to living in this part of the U.S.
6 Money Lessons We Can Learn From "Gilmore Girls"
Rory and Lorelai have taught us so much about love, family, and...money? Yep, money, too.
How to Have an Above-Average Life for Below-Average Prices
If you target your spending on the things that matter most to you (and not to everyone else), you can often get more for less. Here's how it works.
6 Ways Digital Nomads Can Save for Retirement
Digital nomads and perpetual travelers can use these simple tricks to save money for retirement — whatever their current address.
All We Are Saying...Is Give Pabst A Chance.
Next time you have a barbecue or birthday party, grab a case of PBR or another "cheap" beer. You're serving good beer and you're saving money, too.
9 Ways Staying on Budget Can Be Fun (Really!)
Let's face it: Staying on budget is hard. But if you make it fun, you'll get some short-term kicks while you're saving for long-term goals.