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The yard and garden is on everyone’s mind this time of year, and the recent Earth Day celebration may have you thinking about some fuel-free options for keeping things beautiful.
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Optical Illusions That Make You Fatter and Your Wallet Lighter
One of my best friends told me that the key to food portion sizes was this: "Eat from small plates, drink from taller glasses." And optical illusions are at the root of it.
Can Tiny House Living Actually Save You Money?
The latest trend in real estate is living large in a really small space. Seems like that should be a money-saver, right?
Easy, Frugal Ways to Have People Over (Even If You Don't Cook and Clean)
Don't get intimidated by hosting dinner parties. Instead, discover great ways to gather people together that require minimal cooking and cleaning.
5 Unexpected Side Benefits of Your Side Hustle
Making extra money on the side isn't only about the extra money — find out about the other perks that come with a side job.
Beautify Your Yard: What's Your Best Advice?
The yard and garden is on everyone’s mind this time of year, and the recent Earth Day celebration may have you thinking about some fuel-free options for keeping things beautiful.
8 Times You Should Never Feel Guilty at Work
Has something at work recently left you feeling guilty? Here's the green light to shrug off those feelings.
The Five-Day Freeze: Batch Cooking for the Rest of Us
Here are my tips on batch cooking for those who work a full-time job, have tiny ones underfoot, or just generally hate cooking for days at a time.
Best Money Tips: 80+ Delicious Meals for $5 or Less
Today we found articles on amazing meals that you can make for under $5, germ magnets that need spring cleaning now, and tips to help you decide whether to rent or buy.
11 Fun Games That Make You Smarter, Too
Sure, games are fun, but they can also make us smarter, teach us about money, and stave off dementia. Try these brain building pastimes.
5 Questions to Ask Before You Start Claiming Your Social Security Benefits
Just because you can start claiming Social Security benefits, doesn't necessarily mean you should. Ask yourself these questions first.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Debt Snowball Method
If you're trying to pay off a stack of debts, the snowball method can give you the motivation you need to knock them all out. Learn how.
Here's How to Get a Sale Price-Match at 16 Popular Stores
Before your next shopping trip, check if you can save some coin with these price-matching policies.
5 Estate Planning Questions Everyone Should Ask
Planning for end-of-life is no one's picnic, but these questions could help spare your loved ones a lot of pain after you're gone.
101 things to do with a $1 bill.
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5 Myths About Money in Retirement
The path to retirement is full of obstacles. Don't let these money myths lead you astray.
6 Ways New College Grads Can Build Credit
Entering the real world involves making big financial choices, and those choices will be easier once you start building credit.
How to Plan Your Best Summer Staycation Ever
Sometimes getting out of town just isn't in the budget. Here's how to vacay close to home — for cheap.
Feeling Stuck? 100 Ways to Change Your Life
In 20 minutes, you too can change your life in 100 different ways. Check it out!
10 Household Tools Every Frugal Homeowner Should Own
From hammers to hacksaws, here's how to nail down the perfect frugal home toolkit. You'll be ready for almost any repair!
Is Buying a Foreclosed Home Ever a Good Idea?
When you're looking for your new dream home, should you ever shift your gaze to a high-foreclosure neighborhood? Here's what you need to think about.