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With your parents (and other family members), avoiding conversations about finances can be detrimental in more ways than one. Because life happens when you’re busy making pla
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Are your vacation plans stressing you and your budget? Consider some frugal alternatives for plenty of fun and relaxation that won't require overtime to cover it.
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In these days of mass-production and Wal-Mart's low prices and lower standards, it's great to see handmade artifacts making a comeback. Today, my wife introduced me to a site that is a meeting-place for buying and selling wonderful handmade items. [more]
Best Money Tips: How to Make Sure Your Career Doesn't Kill You
Today we found articles on how to make sure your career doesn’t kill you, tips to change your life, and hobbies for people who love to be alone.
Best Money Tips: Ways Travelers Save on Trips
Today we found some fantastic articles on ways travelers save on trips, getting paid what you are worth, and ways to save money on your electric bill.
When Being Frugal Went Wrong – Tales From The Cheap & Nasty
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7 Times It's Okay to Raid Your 529 Plan
While you shouldn't tap a 529 plan willy-nilly, sometimes it's okay to dip into school savings, especially if you have better options.
Book review: The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
John C. Bogle's The Little Book of Common Sense Investing will help you earn a maximum long-term investment return with the least effort possible.
Best Money Tips: How to Save $1,000 in 30 Minutes
Today we found some great articles on ways to save $1,000 in 30 minutes, home maintenance tips for fall, and the best time to buy the new iPhone.
White On! 9 Alternative Uses for Bleach
Bleach is more versatile than you think. When you use your imagination, it can be downright amazing. Here are nine cool uses for that bottle under the sink.
Best Money Tips: Small Changes for a Happier You
Today we found some great articles on small changes that will make you happier, challenges your budget will face this fall, and a few rules for bringing less stuff into your home.
Score $240 a Year Doing This One Thing
What could you do with an extra $20 a month? Whatever it is, there may not be an easier way to earn it than this.
7 Great Oils for Healthier Hair
Add oil to your hair? Yep, you'll get lovely, luscious locks with a little help from these all-natural oils.
Is it Time to Talk with your Parents?
With your parents (and other family members), avoiding conversations about finances can be detrimental in more ways than one. Because life happens when you’re busy making pla
Best Money Tips: How Much Turkey Should You Buy?
Today we found a turkey buying cheat sheet, the best Black Friday deals at Walmart, and simple ways to beat the blues.
What to Buy, and Avoid Buying, in January
Believe it or not, January is a great time to find deals on winter wear. Read on to learn what else is on sale (and what isn't) as another new year begins.
9 Fun and Affordable Vacation Ideas
Are your vacation plans stressing you and your budget? Consider some frugal alternatives for plenty of fun and relaxation that won't require overtime to cover it.
Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 4/18, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: Planning a Frugal Summer Vacation! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!
7 Frugal, Fabulous Alternatives to the Diamond Engagement Ring
The diamond engagement ring is traditional only if you believe diamond industry marketing. Start your own tradition with these great alternatives.
Ask the Readers: What Money Advice Would You Give a College Student?
Tell us what money advice you would give to a college student and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Is the Best Gift You've Ever Received?
Tell us about the best gift you've ever received and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
11 Financial Moves to Make the Moment You Get Fired
Getting fired can feel like your world is falling apart. Make these financial moves right away and you'll start putting it back together again.