From budgeting to moderation, AMC's hit series "The Walking Dead" can teach us about frugality (while it also teaches us to never enter a cellar alone).
What would you do if you had all the money you needed for you, your children, your children's children, and so on? Would you drop everything and retire or would you keep working? I
Newlyweds can fight about more important things than money (like the chores) if they enter the union debt-free. Read on for reasons why you should wait to wed.
Seeing summer movies is a great way to be entertained and beat the heat. But going to the theater can be crazy pricey — unless you save with these deals.
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Lessons in Frugality From "The Walking Dead"
From budgeting to moderation, AMC's hit series "The Walking Dead" can teach us about frugality (while it also teaches us to never enter a cellar alone).
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That gym membership may be burning a hole in your pocket along with those extra calories.
Protect Future Earnings by Negotiating the Right Starting Salary
Why set yourself up for financial failure when you can negotiate a fair starting salary now?
The Frugal Living Commencement Speech I'd Give to My Younger Self
If time travel were possible, this is the commencement speech I'd give to my younger self about living frugally.
If You Won The Lottery, You Would...
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Say No! 7 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Get Married if You're in Debt
Newlyweds can fight about more important things than money (like the chores) if they enter the union debt-free. Read on for reasons why you should wait to wed.
How to See the Summer's Blockbuster Movies Without Breaking the Bank
Seeing summer movies is a great way to be entertained and beat the heat. But going to the theater can be crazy pricey — unless you save with these deals.
Wine Tastings: Finding Cheap Wine That You Like
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10 Fat-Filled Foods You Should Stop Avoiding
Fat should be avoided at all costs, right? Wrong. These are the fats you should be getting more of for a healthier you.
8 Ways to Stay Upbeat on Your Job Hunt
Searching for a new job can be disheartening — stay positive and productive with these great tips.
6 Terrible Money Situations You Need to Stop Getting Yourself Into
Some money woes are unavoidable — but some are. It's high time to stop putting yourself in these terrible spending situations.
Best of Personal Finance: Dog Days of Summer Edition
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The 5 Best Ceiling Fans
Keeping cool on the warmer days isn't easy, but it can be. Get any of these five ceiling fans and you'll stay cool on the cheap.
Free $10 on Amazon (or Why to Read Fine Print)
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Ruthless Frugality
Put some thought into where really cheap stuff comes from.
5 Surprising Benefits Of: Naps (Including the Best Time to Take Them)
You already know that a midday power nap is good for productivity. Learn what else a nap is good for — and the best way to take one.
21 Frugal Ways to Make All Your Outfits Look Awesome
With some accessories and a good eye you can quickly — and cheaply — make any outfit look incredible. Here's how!
Book Review: The Little Book of Big Dividends
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The 5 Best Pet Nail Clippers
Keeping your pet's nails short isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these pet nail clippers, and your pet's nails will stay trim and clean.
This Is Why You Settle (and How to Stop)
Even rats regret settling for second best. Decide what you really want, figure out how to reach it, and you'll never regret it later.