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I don't know why, but I get some kind of perverse pleasure from watching scammers get caught in the act. Maybe it's the consumer watchdog in me? Anyway, in the UK there's a fabulous consumer show called House Of Horrors. [more]
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A lady I know of died last night. It was expected; she was diagnosed with incurable cancer last spring. I didn't really know her, as I'd just recently moved into a place wh
Most people don't find frugality fun. Describe a thing as frugal and people will tune out. Describe a person as frugal and he immediately seems uninteresting. However, this
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Hands up if you bought diamond jewelry between 1994 and 2006. Well, if you did you can claim some of the $295 million that has been set aside in the DeBeers class action lawsuit.
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Turning a cold war spy secret into a cheap anti-theft device
In the days of old, when spies passed messages to each other, they used many hidden messages. One of these methods was to hide the information in a dot of plastic or microfilm about the size of a pin head, and then end a sentence with it. [more]
Best Money Tips: 10 Things to Skip at the Grocery Store
Today we found some great articles on things you shouldn’t buy at the grocery store, ways to maximize credit card rewards for travel, and how to treat the toughest summer stains.
Do you have what you want… and do you want what you have?
Sometimes, being frugal means not just saving money; sometimes it means not spending any at all. There’s been a growing preoccupation with working more to earn more--to buy more; y
Shoddy PC repair tech caught in sting operation.
I don't know why, but I get some kind of perverse pleasure from watching scammers get caught in the act. Maybe it's the consumer watchdog in me? Anyway, in the UK there's a fabulous consumer show called House Of Horrors. [more]
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save $10 a Day
Today we found some great articles on ways to save $10 a day, mindsets that will change your money habits, and the best herbs for your fall garden.
Best Money Tips: Strategies to Simplify Your Finances
Today we found some great articles on strategies to simplify your finances, DIY skincare products that you can eat, and fun backyard activities for Labor Day.
Achieve More With Goal Sequencing
What's the secret to achieving any goal you set? Breaking it down into many smaller sequential goals and tackling each one at a time. Here's how to do it.
3 Unbelievable Real Estate Tax Shelters of the Rich
The rich finding crazy tax loopholes may not surprise you — but you'll be floored by these real estate tax shelters.
Best Money Tips: Food Freebies and Deals in October
Today we found some great articles on October food freebies and deals, surprising uses for cooking spray, and things you should never buy at full price.
Death and Money: Helping your family now in case something happens later
A lady I know of died last night. It was expected; she was diagnosed with incurable cancer last spring. I didn't really know her, as I'd just recently moved into a place wh
6 Affordable Ways to Deter Burglars
Make thieves think twice before stepping foot on your property, with a little help from these super cheap security tricks.
Original Ways to Use Original Dawn
I love to use household products in various unique ways, so I was thrilled to learn about some new-to-me hacks for the
Playing Around: Frugality as a Game
Most people don't find frugality fun. Describe a thing as frugal and people will tune out. Describe a person as frugal and he immediately seems uninteresting. However, this
8 Career Mistakes to Stop Making by 30
By age 30, you should know better than to make any of these career mistakes. If not, soon you may be looking for another career.
How to Buy All That Stuff the Police Seize. And It's Cheap.
Here's a terrific site that lets you bid on all sorts of great stuff at silly prices.
The 5 Best Eye Creams
If you're looking to fight aging and keep your eyes looking gorgeous, you need the right eye cream. Try any of these five as part of your daily beauty routine.
5 Frugal Ways to Go Green in 2013
Make 2013 your year to help the environment...and your wallet. Here a five simple ways to turn over a new leaf and save a little money, too.
Get your piece of the Diamond Class Action pie.
Hands up if you bought diamond jewelry between 1994 and 2006. Well, if you did you can claim some of the $295 million that has been set aside in the DeBeers class action lawsuit.
How to Do a One-Day, Do-It-Yourself Bankruptcy
While filing for bankruptcy should be an emergency measure, it's possible to file in one day if you're in urgent need of protection. Here's how.
Do This If You Have Too Much Credit Card Debt
Step one? Stop digging! Step two? Develop smart spending and saving habits, like these, to get on top of your debt — and stay there.