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This One Wedding Trick Will Save You Thousands

For the frugal bride and groom, winter is the right time to wed. Savings are substantial and the setting is unique and memorable.

8 Ways to Make Your Weekend Feel Longer

Monday always comes way too soon. But there are ways to stretch those weekend days just a little longer.

9 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Look Awesome for Under $100

Rekindle your relationship with your favorite room in the house with these cheap, fun, and awesome kitchen improvement projects.

Excel: The Most Underrated Software You Already Own

Want to save yourself hours of mindless work and look really smart at your job? Then you need to learn how to use Excel.

Getting Whole-Grain Nutrition

Whole grain? Whole wheat? Enriched? While they might all sound nutritious, they're far from equal. Learn how to get the most from your grains.

5 Things People Who Have Their Dream Jobs Do

If your goal is to land your dream job — congrats! Goal-setting is half the battle. Now go out there and get it done.

10 Travel "Must-Haves" That You Can Live Without

Traveling can be so much more fun when you pack light. From guidebooks to gizmos, learn how to deal without these travel "necessities."

8 Ways ETFs Can Put More Money in Your Pocket Than Mutual Funds

It used to be that that the smart way to invest simply was to buy mutual funds. Not anymore — ETFs are where your money should go.

9 Terrible Things Science Says You Do to Your Body Every Day

Our bodies take a beating in ways we don't always realize. Are you guilty of these poor health harbingers?

Shoes that grow with your child. Parents everywhere rejoice!

My 2 and a half year old girl has my feet. By that I mean they're growing like she spends all day stood in fertilizer. So I had this GENIUS idea. What if shoes could grow as your child's feet grow? [more]

Top 10 Tax Urban Legends, Myths and Rumors.

Hey, it's tax time again. If you've already looked at my other post on weird tax deductions , you'll know I like looking at the lighter side of taxation. [more]

5 bargains to help you keep your cool this summer.

Here in Colorado the average temperature around midday is now above 90 degrees...every day. Pah, say you folks in Arizona. But for me, it's way too hot for comfort. [more]

How Not To Freeze For Nearly Free

Grab a pair of socks, a hot coffee (or toddy) and read this. It might just save you from the "my-heating-bill-was-outrageous" blues.

Why Spending a Little More on a Brand Name can Pay Off

I have always been a fan of buying the less expensive generic version of whatever it is I am in the market for. Running shoes, clothing, electronics, pres

5 Cheap, Fun Fall Getaways

Want to get away for a weekend this fall? From wine to trains (and even some lakes), these autumnal excursions are fun and mostly frugal.

8 Things to Carry That Could Help Someone in an Emergency

Just keeping a couple items in your purse or pocket could make you a superhero to someone in an emergency.

A 5-Step Plan to Quitting Your Job

Want to quit your job? If you play your cards right, you can use these steps to turn an awkward situation into a great new career opportunity.

5 Breathtaking Multiday Treks to Do in National Parks This Summer

Backpacking is a great way to discover the scenery and drama that can be found within our nation's parks. And these multiday treks are worth the effort.

Get Your Own Identity! What to do when Yours is Stolen

Identity theft is considered an increasing national epidemic, being the fastest growing crime in the nation. And until you discover that somebody else has stolen your identit

GYM Class: THE DIY, DIFNF Thesis

If you know that you aren't going to be able to work out more than three times a week, if you have a fitness center in your apartment complex or if you're self-motivated an