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Celebrate Valentine's Day frugally — our Editor's segment on American Public Media's Marketplace Money tells you how (even if it's at the last minute).
Flower Power - A Guide to Frugal Valentine's Flowers
Flowers can be a huge expense on Valentine's Day. Spend wisely on these frugal blooms instead!
How Understanding Airline Flight Routes Can Score You Better Rewards
Believe it or not, understanding airline flight routes can help you score better rewards.
Best Money Tips: Smart Splurges for Your Car
Today we found some fantastic articles on smart splurges for your car, keeping your pet away from the vet, and passive and extra income ideas.
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Get Out of Debt? Why?
Spending money can be a lot of fun, especially when credit keeps things going. It begs a very simple question — why bother getting out of debt?
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For one writer, having her first child hasn't just taught her a lot about parenting — it's also provided some great lessons about life.
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Best Money Tips: Resume Red Flags to Avoid
Today we found some great articles on resume red flags to avoid, part-time jobs for retirees, and credit card 101.
Chore Time: Allowances for Adults
Kids receive allowances for doing their chores. A similar system can be a great way to help adults budget for discretionary spending.
7 Ways to Save Big on National Thrift Shop Day
August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day which means your fab second-hand finds will be cheaper than ever. Ready, set, thrift!
15 Ways to Have a Frugal Friday
Don't use the end of the workweek as an excuse to spend. Instead, celebrate Friday the frugal way with these 15 cost-cutting suggestions.
Laughing at Ourselves elevated by Doug Marlette
When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
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There's a new website in town folks, and this one is literally scraping the bottom of the barrel. HollywoodStarTrash.com has hit upon an idea that turns dumpster diving into someth
Best Money Tips: How to Get the Most Cash From Your Old Phone
Today we found some great articles on tips to get the most cash from your old phone, the colleges that are leading the way for sustainable dining, and cheap ways to welcome fall.
Frugal travel with Esperanto
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The 3rd Annual Plutus Awards
The 3rd Annual Plutus Awards are in full swing! While general voting has ended, voting for the People's Choice Award is still open!
Augment Your Income By Going To Nightclubs
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15 Cheap Things to Do Before the Summer Is Gone
Don't be sad that summer is almost over — take advantage of what's left! Perk up with these 15 fun, frugal things to do before the warm weather runs out.