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10 Essential Life Skills for 20-Somethings
The life lessons that you learn in your 20s should help make you an independent person. Some are financial and some are practical. Your financial accomplishments will help you survive in emergencies, make your older years more comfortable, and build…
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How I Saved More Than $500 in a Month
This February we invited readers to take the Frugal Month Challenge and commit to what some have called a “no-buy month.” My family of four embarked on this cheap-living challenge and now I’m back to share the results. I am…
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11 Ways to Throw a March Madness Party on the Cheap
March Madness is quickly approaching and throwing a party to cheer for any of the 68 teams in the weeks-long tournament is what a devoted fan of college basketball does. From decorations and themed baked goods to snacks and booze,…
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10 Tools to Help You Become a Smarter Consumer
The first week of March is National Consumer Protection Week, and government and private organizations across the nation have been sharing advice and resources for consumers. Topics discussed range from online privacy and scams to debt and money management. Cheapism.com…
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A Unique Twist on a Cheap Dinner Party
It’s been a few weeks since the holiday party season ended, and it’s about time to get back into the social swing of things. A dinner party with homemade vittles and free-flowing drinks is a good way to reconnect with…
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10 Ways to Get Organized for Less
Most of us need to get organized, but who wants to spend a fortune doing so? Between what you find at the dollar store and in your junk drawer, there are numerous easy ways to get organized for next to…
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No Health Insurance? How to Avoid Obamacare Penalty Fees
The Affordable Care Act has helped millions of people sign up for health insurance, but it also penalizes anyone who opts out of coverage. If you failed to sign up…
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12 Cheap Winter Date Ideas to Melt Your Partner’s Heart
The weather outside is frightful and wintertime fun can get mighty expensive in many parts of the country. A day on the ski slopes or a meal at a hot…
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10 Ways to Save on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means many Americans will be dropping dollars in the name of love. Among respondents in a recent survey by the National Retail Federation, women plan…
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10 Valentine’s Day Dinners to Make at Home
Cooking dinner with a loved one or new flame on Valentine’s Day is a fun date idea with benefits: It avoids the hassle of reservations and overpriced prix-fixe menus. Even…
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Score Savings by Refinancing Your Mortgage
Housing is one of the biggest expenses most people shoulder, so reducing your monthly housing bill can make a big difference in your overall budget. For the millions of people…
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Lingerie for Less: Alluring Alternatives to Upscale Pieces
It doesn’t matter what you wear; sexy is a state of mind. There’s no need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a few pieces of material that probably won’t…
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Vrbo 10 Spring Break Rentals to Save You Money on a Hotel
Spring break conjures visions of 24/7 booze-filled partying in warm, sandy climes. But the cost! Flights and hotel can eat up most of a poor student’s budget, leaving little left…
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10 Ideas for a Budget-Friendly Guys’ or Girls’ Night In
Taylor Swift is the new queen of girls’ night in. Every week, it seems, Swift posts another photo on Instagram of herself with her famous friends cooking, singing, and dancing…
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What It Costs to Opt Out of Obamacare
While filing taxes this year you may notice a new question on the form: Did you have health insurance throughout 2014? If yes, check the box. If no, a penalty…
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Enroll in Automatic Bill Pay and Save
Automatic bill pay is yet another perk of the ever-evolving instantaneous Internet age. Many consumers take advantage of this convenient, rewarding way of paying bills. Others remain wary about authorizing…
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Save $400: Take the Frugal Month Challenge in February
The holidays may provide a festive reprieve from the daily grind, but as a rule of thumb, they’re not good for your wallet. With January comes a return to real…
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10 Tips for Sewing Your Way to Savings
Sewing does require skill, no doubt about that. But for certain projects around the house or in your closet, it may be a worthwhile skill to learn and put to…
