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10 Cool Uses for a Slow Cooker

A Crock-Pot is handy to have around, and not just for delicious stews. Find out what else you can do with your slow cooker besides cook dinner.

How to Throw a Fabulously Frugal Bachelorette Party

Help a bride-to-be celebrate her last single days without draining the last few dollars out of your bank account. Learn how with these fun and fabulous tips.

10 Surprising Benefits of Colder Winters

Along with a Snowpocaplyse or two, a cold winter brings some unexpected benefits. And besides, Spring is right around the corner.

Best Money Tips: Get a Great Deal at a Car Dealership

Today we found some great articles on getting a great deal at a car dealership, no-cost ways to spend your birthday, and how to save money on food.

10 Stupid Shopping Mistakes Even Smart People Make

Sometimes we're not as thrifty as we think we are. Avoid these shopping slip-ups and bring home more for less every time.

Best Money Tips: Avoid These Costly Grocery Shopping Habits

Today we found articles on costly grocery shopping habits, things you should throw out day by day, and simple ways to make $500 fast.

10 Sandwiches Hearty Enough For Dinner

The humble sandwich just became your go-to for a quick, easy dinner. Try one of these delicious variations!

Big List of Student Discounts

Whether you're in college or high school, there's a bevy of discounts available to you, from dining to travel to movies and more.

Why New Purchases On a Balance Transfer Card Can Cost You

Using your balance transfer card for purchases is typically a bad idea, and for more reasons than one.

Stay Off the Frugal Path to Disaster

Frugality is a great tool. But if your approach to frugality is to pare away everything non-essential, you're setting yourself up for disaster.

The Zeigarnik Effect and 7 Other Ways to Beat the Housekeeping Blahs

It's Wednesday and the novelty of keeping the place ship-shape has long since worn off. Stay motivated with a few tidy ways to fight chore fatigue.

How to Calculate the Value of Your Credit Card Rewards

Ever wonder what your credit card rewards are actually worth? Let's find out.

How to Vacation in Greece for $300 or Less

Vacationing in Greece might seem expensive, but there's a way you can do it for under $300.

Best Money Tips: Things That Medicare Doesn't Cover

Today we found articles things that Medicare doesn’t cover, how to make a perfect roasted chicken, and simple ways to cut moving costs.

Does a plastic cork make for a lousy wine?

I remember the first time my mother opened a bottle of wine that featured a plastic cork. She gasped audibly; the family gathered in the kitchen, where we took turns poking at this

Quiz: Am I Really Ready to Buy a Home?

Buying your first home is a big accomplishment, but it comes with a lot of responsibility. Take our quick quiz to find out if you're ready to take the plunge.

Five Interview Lessons Learned from Horrible Interviews

Have you wondered why you were rejected from a job even though you felt like you had all the skills to do the job?  Do you want to improve your chances at getting the job you wa

10 Frugal Ways to Reduce Workplace Stress

You can reduce your stress levels at work without spending much (or any) money. Science says so!

20+ Ways to Use Sriracha (AKA Awesome Sauce)

Investing in one bottle of Sriracha chili sauce means no boring meals for a year! (Or almost month if you enjoy Sriracha as much as this writer does.)

Could a Divorce Improve Your Finances?

When I was single, I thought that getting married would reduce my expenses greatly, and after I got married I realized that in some instances