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
Every financial calculation that you make is influenced by your expectations for future inflation: how much to borrow, where to put your savings, and whether your last raise was a
Too much stuff getting in your way and getting you down? Part cleaning and part therapy, deep decluttering clears ours heads while it clears out space.
It’s the easiest thing to do, and yet the hardest. But employ this technique, and not only will your wallet thank you, but so will your family and friends back home.
Last year I wrote an article about how I used my Vanguard Tax Exempt Money Market Fund as a high yield checkings account, and this week I suddenly got quite a few hits for that art
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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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Budgeting can be complicated, tedious, and inflexible. But for some, there's a simpler, more reliable way to accomplish the same thing.
Will high inflation persist?
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Ask the Readers: What Money Topic Do You Want to Learn More About?
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Here are a few tips to help make sure the second-hand car you are buying doesn't end up being a second-hand nightmare.
The Easiest Way to Save Money on Vacation
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Your House Is a Hobby, Not an Investment
Never think of a house as an investment. Instead, think of it for what it really is — a time and money hole that can be fun to own.
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While college costs continue to soar, how can you best save up for your child’s education?
Ask the Readers: What New Thing Would You Like to Try This Year?
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If tapping the ATM results in repeated fees — you’re doing it wrong. It’s time to get smart about automatic money machines.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money When Dining Out?
Tell us how you save money while dining out and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Highest Yielding "Safe" Investment Now - Tax Exempt Money Market Funds
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Fight the Winter Blues?
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The 8 Best Pets for Frugal Animal Lovers
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