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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]
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I'd like to start by saying I'm awful at math. I mean, really bad. So it will come as no surprise to learn that I just scratched my bald head in wonder when I was told the
Since I didn't get to a Cold Stone Creamery for my free Mother's Day cone, so my gluttonous ears perked up when I heard that Haagen-Dazs is giving away free scoops tomorrow, May 13
The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
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Best Money Tips: Make Groceries Last Longer
Today we found some fantastic articles on making groceries last longer, ways to make extra money this summer, and saving on entertainment.
Prefab Fab - This ain't yer grandma's double-wide
Are prefabbed homes the wave of the future? Judging from some of the magazines that I receive (Sunset, Metropolitan Home), it sure looks like things are heading in that direction. [more]
14 Free or Cheap Toys That Will Make Your Kid Smarter
Make learning fun with these easy, affordable, and adorable DIY toys — your kids will love them and so will your budget.
Sell handmade goods, buy cheap handmade goodies.
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.
What You Need to Know About the Statute of Limitations on Debts
Debt doesn't disappear, but it does expire.
How to Get the Most Out of Your American Express Membership Rewards Points
If you have an American Express rewards card and are wondering what you can redeem your points for, we break down all the ways and their value.
Poem on opting out
A while back I wrote a piece on Opting out of the money economy, a topic I've long been interested in. Because of that long inte
Give Two Laptops for the Price of One
Until November 26th, this program allows you to order the revolutionary XO laptop, only now bein
Best Money Tips: Save Money and Have Fun During the Holidays
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money and having fun at the holidays, ways to save $1 a day, and steps to make your money last a lifetime.
Where on Earth did the $1 bill go?
I'd like to start by saying I'm awful at math. I mean, really bad. So it will come as no surprise to learn that I just scratched my bald head in wonder when I was told the
Best Money Tips: How to Ask for a Raise
Today we found some fantastic articles on how to ask for a raise, saving on summer camp, and signs you need a vacation.
Another Tuesday Freebie: Haagen-Dazs Scoop
Since I didn't get to a Cold Stone Creamery for my free Mother's Day cone, so my gluttonous ears perked up when I heard that Haagen-Dazs is giving away free scoops tomorrow, May 13
Best Money Tips: Surprising Ways to Use Coca-Cola
Today we found articles on surprising uses for Coca-Cola, how to learn anything in 20 hours, and things that successful people never say.
Ask the Readers: Do You Grow Your Own Food?
Tell us whether you grow your own food and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Possible protections for credit card holders
The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
Low Interest Credit Card for Military Families: USAA® Rate Advantage Visa Platinum® Card
Military personnel and their families can save money with this low interest rate credit card.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Like Most About Your Job?
Tell us what you like most about your job and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Are $1 homes worth buying?
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
6 Questions to Ask Before You Quit Your Job
Wait! Before you give your two-week notice, make sure you're leaving for the right reasons.