Hosting a cocktail party can get expensive fast, especially if you want to throw a shindig with a lot of swank. Learn how you can be frugal AND elegant.
If you made less than a certain amount last year, you can file for free, even with popular tax-prep software. You have lots of other free options, too — use them!
It's not a reality show gimmick. Two dudes are in the news for money-saving menus that include badgers found along the side of the highway and grasshopper patties.
Stop gritting your teeth when you pay bills. With a little planning, you can slash your monthly expenses while experiencing little change in your living standards.
Dental issues can be painful and expensive...and they're not particularly fun, either. The solution? Taking good care of your teeth, so problems don't occur.
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Hosting a cocktail party can get expensive fast, especially if you want to throw a shindig with a lot of swank. Learn how you can be frugal AND elegant.
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Retiring abroad to these nine countries is cheaper than it’s ever been.
8 Ways to File Your Taxes for Free
If you made less than a certain amount last year, you can file for free, even with popular tax-prep software. You have lots of other free options, too — use them!
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When an aging loved one needs assisted living, you may not know where to start. These questions will help you find the perfect place.
Recession Survivor: Would You Eat Bugs and Roadkill to Cut the Grocery Bill?
It's not a reality show gimmick. Two dudes are in the news for money-saving menus that include badgers found along the side of the highway and grasshopper patties.
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Before you reach the big 3-0, make sure you have these shopping skills down.
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Stop gritting your teeth when you pay bills. With a little planning, you can slash your monthly expenses while experiencing little change in your living standards.
When It Makes Sense to Apply for a Mortgage Loan Without Your Spouse
Marriage is a collaboration, but if your spouse has less than stellar credit, you may be better off going solo on a mortgage application.
10 Things You Should Always Order on Amazon
For these frequent household buys, Amazon's low prices and convenience really shine. Are you still buying these everyday goods at the store?
3 Reasons Taking a Loan For Your Wedding Is a Bad Idea
A big wedding comes with a hefty price tag. Borrowing to pay for it will have you saying "I do" to years of debt, too.
Open a beer bottle with a sheet of paper
A friend sent me this link, knowing full well I'll never, ever need it (I carry a bottle opener on my keyring in case of such emergencies). [more]
Letting Go: 8 Steps to Forgiveness
Overcoming past wrongs and forgiving those who have hurt you can be one of the most difficult things — and one of the most rewarding.
How to Manage Money When You Hate Thinking About It
If the thought of managing your green has you seeing red, take heart; it doesn't have to be complicated!
Best Money Tips: Effective Ways to Make More Money
Today we found some great articles on ways to boost your income, how to create a minimalist kitchen, and common misconceptions about social security.
Defensive Dentistry: How to Avoid Expensive Dental Problems
Dental issues can be painful and expensive...and they're not particularly fun, either. The solution? Taking good care of your teeth, so problems don't occur.
These 6 Shopping Challenges Will Keep You Stylish Without Breaking Your Budget
If you've been stymied in your efforts to save money on clothes and accessories, make it easier by giving yourself a challenge.
Is Credit Monitoring Ever Worth It?
Fraud alert, identity theft protection… do you actually need all these costly credit card add-ons? Consider the free alternatives instead.
4 Myths About Economic Behavior We Don't Believe Anymore
We all remember the marshmallow experiment from Psychology 101. New studies show those famous findings are full of fluff.
10 Ways to Avoid Germs on Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Public transportation can get awfully germy. Make sure you protect yourself from those grimy surfaces.