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The game of Haggling: How to Get a Great Deal on a Used Car
Getting a great deal on a used car is easy if you know how. Here are 9 tips from a frugal family on how to get the most out of your car-buying dollars.
5 Fun Ways to Eat Hot Dogs
After a “buy one, get one package free” hot dog sale recently at Safeway, I went through my cookbooks, searching for unusual hot-dog recipes. Here are some really wacky hot dog dis
Tips From a Hostage Negotiator That Anyone Can Use
The next time you buy a car (or another negotiable purchase), try thinking like a hostage negotiator to get the best deal.
Should You Be Paying Someone Else to Do These 7 Common Chores?
Sometimes doing your own housework is worth it, and sometimes it isn't. Here's what to think about before you decide to outsource it or just do it yourself.
Commission Free ETFs: A Great Option for Cost Conscious Investors
ETF stands for Exchange Traded Funds. Recently several major brokerages have started to offer their ETFs without a trading commission, and this is great news for those who are j
Long Hours and Other Employer Demands
You probably know someone who works ridiculously long hours (or maybe you do yourself). But those long hours could be a sign of deeper financial troubles.
5 Money Moves to Make Before Moving Out on Your Own
Before striking out on your own, set yourself up for financial success while Mom and Dad have still got your back.
Your Website Sucks: Here's What to Do About It
A review of the e-book "Why Your Website Sucks — and How to Fix It," plus other resources to help your website move from sucking to shining.
Men: Why Frugal Is Sexy
Frugality gets bad wrap on the hotness scale. Men: learn the five ways that your frugality makes you sexy.
8 Free Apps to Boost Your Online Productivity
From image manipulation to social media blockers, this collection of useful apps will help you and your PC get more done.
9 Helpful (and Weird) Uses for Hair and Excess Pet Fur
I'm not going to claim that they're all pleasant, but from charity donations to creating crafts, there are several ways to reuse human hair and pet fur.
4 Ways to Eat Healthy(ish) From Vending Machines
Vending machines aren't the best places to find nutritious snacks. But if you're in a pinch, you can stay healthy with these compromise choices.
The 5 Best Milk Frothers
Skip the line and expense of a barista mixed cappuccino and whip up your own with one of our best five milk frothers.
5 Natural Wonders You Can See For Free
You can cross these wonders off your bucket list without paying an entrance fee. All you need to do is get yourself there.
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.
a 3-course meal...from garbage.
Why buy groceries, when you can get your weekly shop for free? Many people do it, but there is a catch. Instead of going in to your supermarket through the front door, you have to go to a different department. The dumpster. [more]
10 Killer Ways to Feel Like a Million Bucks (Even If Your Bank Account Says Otherwise)
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Should You Wait to Go to College?
For many people, college is the immediate next step after high school. But sometimes, that's not the best decision to make.
5 Ways to Protect Your Business During a Divorce
Just because your marriage went kaput doesn't mean your jointly-run small business needs to. Here's how to protect yourself — and your business.
Alcohol is good for your heart
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