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The 3 Best Books to Start Investing Today

There are plenty of resources online to help you learn about investing, but print still has value. Read these books to learn the fundamentals.

Frugal is More than a Way to Spend Money, Part 2

Frugal is a way of life — are you spending too much, or too little?

Best Money Tips: Cheap Ways to Feed a Family of Four

Today we found some great articles on cheap ways to feed a family of 4, moving up the corporate ladder, and reasons to use your credit card.

Make an Extra $200 a Year Just By Doing This Online

Internet search is a tough business and one Google competitor is willing to pay you to use its search engine instead. Do you Bing?

Afraid, Yet Smitten - You Haven't Heard of Violent Acres Yet?

Amid Violent Acres' delightfully jaw-dropping blog posts, you'l find some sound financial advice. Check it out!

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 6/4, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Financial Wellness! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card: Small Business Owners Earn More Award Nights

Hilton Honors American Express Business Card offers generous rewards and benefits for small business owners who frequently travel and stay in Hilton Hotels and properties.

Sayulita, baby!

The products of a frugal honeymoon, or proof that frugality doesn't have to be boring... [more]

Best Money Tips: How to Win on eBay

Today we found some great articles on winning eBay auctions, re-evaluating your food storage habits, and saving money in an expensive city.

Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Prep Your Home for Disaster

Today we found some fantastic articles on free ways to prep for a disaster, how NOT to raise a spoiled child, and writing a terrific cover letter.

Is Your Emergency Fund Big Enough to Keep You Afloat?

About 40% of Americans are unprepared for a sudden loss of income. Could your money handle the worst case scenario?

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 1/25, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Keeping Super Bowl Sunday Frugal! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

Uber, Lyft, and More — Where to Find the Best Rideshare Deals

Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing companies promise better prices and better service than cabs. Find out which ones actually deliver.

The scams and cons that could clean you out.

Scam artists can sneak up on your when you least expect it. Arm yourself (and your money) from these potential pickpockets.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 6/18, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Frugal Father's Day! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

How to Help Your Adult Children Become Financially Independent

If your grown children are still depending on you for every little money matter, it's time to teach them how to go it alone.

How I Got Over My Haggling Hatred

I used to really hate haggling. That vain, self-conscious part of me that doesn't want to appear cheap, or worse, stingy, has always had an aversion to haggling. [more]

In With the Old: 4 Vintage Frugal Resources

From the USDA's out-of-print Home and Garden Bulletins to classic kids' books, Some of the best resources for frugality are decidedly low-tech.

Best Money Tips: 17 Places to Watch Movies and TV for Free

Today we found some great articles on where you download or stream movies and TV shows for free, ways to make your home eco-friendly, and how to brew coffee without a coffee maker.

4 Quirky Ways to Spend Less and Kick-Start Saving

Learning to spend less and save more doesn't isn't intimidating when you follow these enjoyable, unconventional strategies.