When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
Even though the economy seems to be getting better, the number of mortgage delinquencies is still rising. Some homeowners are choosing to walk away because their debts are much
You've seen the ads on TV offereing $4 generic drugs, but then when you get your prescription filled it's not $4 at all. As it turns out, every pharmacy has their own slightly d
Today we found articles on the best sites for online courses, how having a roommate may (or may not) save you money, and how to pack light for winter travel.
My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin
If you are of working age and not independently wealthy through some sort of athletic ability, pop song, technological innovation or government bailout or defense contract, you nee
You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
Keeping your handwriting clear and smudge-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these pens and your words will be beautifully preserved on the page.
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Does living frugally hurt the economy?
When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
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What can you do with a can of corn? Fry it, cream it, bake it, toss it, roast it…
How Long Can You Stay in Your Home After You Stop Paying the Mortgage?
Even though the economy seems to be getting better, the number of mortgage delinquencies is still rising. Some homeowners are choosing to walk away because their debts are much
Generic Drug Price Lists For Six Major Pharmacies - Updated
You've seen the ads on TV offereing $4 generic drugs, but then when you get your prescription filled it's not $4 at all. As it turns out, every pharmacy has their own slightly d
Best Money Tips: The Best Sites for Online Courses
Today we found articles on the best sites for online courses, how having a roommate may (or may not) save you money, and how to pack light for winter travel.
7 Frugal Fall Decoration Tips
Soon enough autumn will bring the chill. Warm up your home in the cool months ahead with some frugal fall crafts.
5 Facts Millennials Should Know About Retirement Planning
Retirement saving has never been easy, but for today's young adults, it seems impossible. Here's how to understand today's special saving challenges.
The Jury Duty Scam – coming to a phone near you?
My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin
The High Cost of Cheap Food
Cheap eats might be destroying your waistline, your health, and the environment, too. Learn about the costs — and what you can do about them.
Never Miss Free Ice Cream Again: Complete Calendar of Annual Free Stuff Days
Companies big and small celebrate holidays famous and obscure with freebies. Find out when and where to get yours.
12 Ideas for Cheap, Festive, Fall Decor
Fall has… fallen again... and that means festive decor. Make your home fit for the season with these fun, frugal fall projects.
4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Gift Cards
Ah, the simple gift card — what did we do before them? Whether you're the gifter or the giftee, here's how to wring every cent out of them.
14 of the Coolest Sayings About Investing
It's easy to get frustrated by the complexity that is investing, so take a moment to chill in wisdom of some well turned phrases about making money.
The Law (of) Suits: Insurance for Men
If you are of working age and not independently wealthy through some sort of athletic ability, pop song, technological innovation or government bailout or defense contract, you nee
20 Easy Ways to Stretch Your Grocery Dollars
Before you tighten your belt, wring the waste out of your grocery budget with this collection of proven ways to trim food costs.
Job Hunting With a Long Employment Gap
You've been out of the workforce, and now you're ready to jump back in. Don't let an employment gap keep you from finding a new gig.
Chicago Wants to Keep the Change
Instead of using technology to make life easier for drivers, Chicago wants to digitally keep the change.
The line between frugal and crazy
You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
The 5 Best Pens
Keeping your handwriting clear and smudge-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these pens and your words will be beautifully preserved on the page.
6 Great Side Jobs for Book Lovers
Wishing you could spend all day reading books instead of going to work? Put that bookwormery to good use by getting paid to be a book lover.