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15 Frugal and Natural Ways to Fight Acne

Keep your skin clean, fresh, and blemish-free with these natural ingredients and practices that won't harm the environment of your face — nor your wallet.

9 Gifts That Won't Become Clutter

Everyone loves gifts, but no one likes clutter. These minimalist ideas all make for a perfect present.

7 Basic Sewing Tricks That Will Save You Money

Save money and add another DIY skill to your wheelhouse by mending your own damaged clothing. Start with these techniques!

How to Find Your New Identity After Retirement

Your job is part of who you are. What happens when you leave it?

Best Money Tips: Hosting a Budget-Friendly Holiday Party

Today we found some great articles on planning holiday parties on the cheap, foods that boost your immunity, and saving money on your next car.

8 Money Mistakes at 20 That Will Land You in Debt by 30

We all make mistakes in our 20s — but these money mishaps could lead you straight to your debt-ridden 30s.

47 Free Things to Do Across the U.S.

See the country without putting a dent in your budget by checking out these fabulous and free activities all over the U.S.

9 Benefits of Being a Morning Person

Up and at 'em! It's time to greet the day with a smile and reap the (many) benefits of being an early riser.

Teach yourself to cook

Everyone knows that cooking is cheaper and healthier than eating out. It's also better (i.e. more to your taste) than eating out, and easier than eating out (no driving, parking,

10 Things Financially Savvy People Don't Do

People who are smart with their money don't make these common personal finance mistakes. Do you?

How to Earn Extra Income With Twitter

If you love social media, your Twitter account can be a great source of income.

Surprising Things That Can Kill Your Credit

We're all familiar with the damage a late payment can do to a credit score. But there are plenty of other credit-sinkers you might not know about.

Ask the Readers: What Aspect of Personal Finance Do You Want to Learn More About?

Tell us what aspects of personal finance you'd like to learn more about and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

100 Easy Ways to Brighten Someone's Day

It's easy to brighten someone's day. Try some of these 100 ways and maybe your day will be brightened, too.

A Beginner's Guide to Earning Miles and Points for Free Travel

Memorable family vacations are common adventures for savvy travel rewards card users. Begin a trip far away by starting with these basics.

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight

Whether you're unemployed or could just use some cash on the side, these gigs (ranging from oh-so-easy to kind of wacky) can help you make money fast.

Yes, You Need "Fun Money" in Your Budget

Being frugal doesn't mean kissing fun goodbye. In fact, you should be budgeting for it!

8 Fun and Cheap Things to Do During the Weekday

It can be hard to find off-time entertainment when you don't work a regular 9 to 5, but this list proves that there are great frugal things to do at any time of day.

The 5 Best 9 Volt Batteries

If your battery-powered appliances are fading fast, quality 9 volt batteries are what you need. Upgrade to one of these next time you need to replace them.

The 5 Best Sewing Machines

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, buying a new sewing machine can be a daunting task. To help simplify the decision, here are our top picks.