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7 More Luxury Buys You Can Replace With Better and Cheaper Alternatives

Having the "right" brands may boost your self-image. But if you want features and function instead of cachet, go for these alternatives to luxe.

How to Never Succumb to Impulse Spending Again

Trying to build a nest egg? Resist the urge to purge your pocketbook on every shiny bauble you see and watch your savings grow.

How the Reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Will Affect You

On February 11, the government announced its plan to wind down mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. How will this historic reform affect you?

12 Money-Saving Tricks You Can Learn From Hipsters

You know why Hipsters ride fixies? One gear is cheaper than 10. That and more frugal lessons from the latest edition of youth counter-culture.

10 Ways that Football Season Can Blitz Your Finances

We're well into football season — how's your budget holding up to the blitz of advertising, fantasy football, and afternoons at the sports bar?

Best Money Tips: Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

Today we found some great articles on how to have a successful yard sale, uses for plastic grocery bags, and making money online doing simple tasks.

Best Money Tips: 15 Facts for Instant Happiness

Today we found some great articles on facts that will make you happier, things you shouldn’t keep in your wallet over the holidays, and tips for secure shopping this season.

7 Trendy Destinations for Digital Nomads

When the world is your office, you can work from anywhere. These seven cities are perfect for the busy digital nomad.

Best Money Tips: Expensive Ingredients You Can Replace

Today we found some great articles on expensive recipe ingredients you can replace, stores with the best return policies, apps to help you reach your daily goals, and more!

5 Resources to Help Moms Jump Start Their Online Career

Here are just a few of our top picks from a recent My Life Scoop article listing the tools that every mom should refer to when creating a biz online.

Best Money Tips: Think Like an Extreme Couponer

Today we found some awesome articles on thinking like an extreme couponer, common investor mistakes, and cost cutting strategies for newlyweds.

Best Money Tips: 5 Things Everyone Should Splurge On

Today we found articles on things everyone should splurge on, tips to reduce food waste, and smart ways to manage your energy.

How to Measure Credit Performance

There are many ways to evaluate credit performance: traditional methods, company-specific measurements, and more.

Scientists Say These 8 Cheap Buys Can Boost Your Mood

You don't need to dig deep into your wallet for a quick pick-me-up — you just need to know where to shop for smart and frugal mood boosts.

Outsourcing Payroll: The Ins and Outs

Outsourcing your payroll to a company that can handle it for a fee can make sense and even save your business money on administrative costs.

Why Taking Social Security Could Cost You Thousands

Now that Social Security offers early retirement, it's tempting to take the money and run. Before you do, understand how much you're giving up.

Best Money Tips: Frugal Depression-Era Habits to Pick Up

Today we found some great articles on frugal Depression-era habits, the emotional side effects of debt, and tips for knowing whether a good deal is a smart purchase.

5 Mega Companies and Their Founding Facts (and Myths)

It's easy to be drawn to real-life success stories, but occasionally, some stories become embellished. Here are five companies that have amazing founding stories, with a few myths

Do Daily Deals Make Good Gifts?

Groupons and other daily-deal coupons are a great way for you to save on restaurants, classes, and more...but are they also a great way to save on gifts?

7 Fresh Ideas for Healthy Road Trip Snacks

Fuel up cheaply and easily while you're traveling (or anytime!) with these delicious, healthy road trip snacks fit for the entire family.