People might look at how I spend money and say I'm cheap or a tightwad. If they do, though, they're missing the point. The fact is, I'm much more interested in simplicity than I
There's a new crowd of web sharks on the prowl; they are effective, they are legal, and they want your data. Learn how to remove yourself from their jaws.
If you want to get good at something, you need to practice. If you're not trying to get better, and just want to enjoy doing whatever it is, there's no need to practice--do what y
Fruit juice has all the sugar of real fruit, but little of the fiber, which makes it not so healthy. But these lower-sugar, high-nutrient juices really are good for you.
After lodging and airfare, food is the traveler's biggest expense. Cut the cost, eat well, and learn more about your hosts with these travel dining tips.
We all love to give gifts, but sometimes tight budgets make it difficult. Use these ideas to give thoughtful gifts without spending much — or any — money.
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What's an easy way to have less debt? Return money you don't need. In federal loan lingo, it's called "canceling" your loan, and it can save you a lot.
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Simplicity and being cheap
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Crappy practice is a waste of time
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Learn to Love Cooking (and Save!) With These 11 Kitchen Tricks
For those who enjoy cooking, the savings are an extra perk. But what if you don't enjoy it? You will, after you start doing these 11 things.
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4 Secrets to Eating Great Food for Cheap While Traveling
After lodging and airfare, food is the traveler's biggest expense. Cut the cost, eat well, and learn more about your hosts with these travel dining tips.
7 Nice Ways to Tell Your Spendy Friends You're Staying on Budget
Keeping up with your spendy friends gets expensive. Let them know you're on a budget without making a big deal about it.
6 Powerful Images of Money and What They Really Mean
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How to Make an Easter Basket for a Grown Man
This year, play Peter Cottontail and surprise your guy with an incredible basket filled with his favorite things.
How Living in a Hotel Can Be Surprisingly Affordable
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10 Gift Ideas That Cost Almost Nothing
We all love to give gifts, but sometimes tight budgets make it difficult. Use these ideas to give thoughtful gifts without spending much — or any — money.
Best Money Tips: How to Save Money on Your DIY Projects
Today we found some great articles ways to save money on your next DIY project, the best homemade face masks for acne, and a space-saving way to fold your plastic bags.
Cancel Student Loans to Save — and Receive an Interest-Free 120-Day Loan
What's an easy way to have less debt? Return money you don't need. In federal loan lingo, it's called "canceling" your loan, and it can save you a lot.
10 Things You Should Never Say in a Work Email
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18 Easy and Delicious Ways to Enjoy Apples
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Best asset allocation for your portfolio
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Hostels vs Hotels: Choosing the Perfect Place to Stay Within your Budget
Most people think that the frugal way to travel is to stay in hostels. However there are a number of scenarios where that may not be the case. Read on for some tips on how to
8 Things Americans Were Better at in the 1950s Than Today
Americans used to be so good at basic skills — like saving money. Things have gone a bit downhill since the 1950s.