No matter how thrifty you think you are, the truth is, most people are constantly spending money; it's just part of being an adult. And if you have any level of property or responsibility at all, you have operating costs and overhead, just like a ...
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Looking for Inflation? It’s Hiding In Smaller Package Sizes.
Inflation? What inflation?
The fact is, for those who are willing to look close enough, we are actually being confronted by a serious bout of deflation, at least when it comes to the size of the containers sitting on our supermarket ...
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3 Ways Smart Singles Plan and Budget Their Weekly Meals
Whether your kids have moved out of the house, or you've just left a relationship, being single doesn't have to mean lonely nights of greasy take-out or microwaved frozen meals. There is a way to support a tight budget, eat healthy, and not spend ...
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This Amazing Fruit Reduces My Grocery Bill by $300 Every Year
Have you ever wondered why there aren't very many blue fruits or vegetables in nature? I know I have. In fact, most fruits and vegetables that people usually offer as examples of azure produce are actually purple.
And, no, blueberries aren't blue; ...
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5 Tips for Avoiding Buyer’s Remorse (That I Learned the Hard Way)
I think it's safe to say that, like the common cold, almost all of us occasionally suffer from buyer's remorse. Today, against my better judgment, I'm going to share my worst case ever, which occurred many years ago when I was just 25 years-old, ...
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Clever Tips to Help You Master the Art of Deal Hunting
Everybody loves a bargain. There are few better feelings in life than getting a sweet deal on something, and some people make it look like an art form. Some people just seem to get these good deals all the time, and when somebody else sees what a ...
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9 Money Saving Tips to Help You Get the Most From Your Coupons
Coupons are a great way to save money -- in fact, diligent coupon clippers can save a thousand dollars or more each year. Even so, many people refuse to use them. Whether they can't figure out where to find great coupons, or they don't understand how ...
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Why It Pays to Pay Attention When You Buy in Bulk
Last month I was shopping online for razor blades from my favorite shaving supply company when I noticed something that made me do a double-take. In fact, it was such a surprise that I decided to take a screen shot so I could share it with ...
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Why Coke Rewards Are For Suckers
I used to be absolutely mesmerized by VH1's Celebrity Rehab and its companion program, Sober House. I found both shows' real-life peek at celebrity addicts' half-hearted attempts at recovery absolutely, well ... addicting.
You can preach all you ...
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Consumer Rights: What to Do When You Get Defective or Dangerous Products
It happens to everyone: You open a box, only to find out that your shiny new object is defective. Or, you use it the first time and get hurt through no fault of your own. Here's what you should do if this happens to you:
What Happened? Is There ...
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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Guess How Much These Calendars Cost
With the new year upon us, I found myself in desperate need of a new desk calendar. At the time, I wasn't looking forward to venturing onto the busy streets and adding to the post-Christmas hustle and bustle, but it turns out that the Honeybee needed ...
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Poll: The 5 Biggest Money Regrets of 2015 — and How to Conquer Them
I'm confident that this time last year, scrawled on your list of New Year resolutions, was a sentence relevant to at least one of these four phrases:
'save money'
'stop spending'
'get out of debt'
'stick to a budget'
According to a ...
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Infographic: Black Friday Shopping Tips and Other Fun Facts
Anybody who has ever ventured out on Black Friday to bag an amazing deal on a clever holiday gift knows that it can try anybody's patience. It's true; enormous crowds, bumper-to-bumper traffic, and endless lines make Black Friday a living ...
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Buyer Beware: 12 Things You Should Never Buy On Black Friday
While millions of shoppers will be out on Black Friday taking advantage of some really spectacular deals on everything from electronics and jewelry to even wine and automobiles, there are some items that will only see minor discounts -- or no ...
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The Leprechaun and the Lamborghini
Here is my St. Patrick's Day variation on a very old story that has been passed down and around and back again.
The Leprechaun and the Lamborghini
One day, not too long ago, a leprechaun disguised as a businessman walked into a bank in New York ...
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How to Quickly Tell If Your Grocer’s Produce Is Genetically Modified
It's a no brainer: if you want to be healthy you'd have to eat more fruit and vegetables -- but there's a caveat. Pesticide residue that's left on produce can lead to a variety of ailments over the long term. Pesticides can accumulate inside the body ...
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Infographic: How Age Affects Our Holiday Shopping Habits
With Black Friday behind us, the traditional start of the holiday shopping frenzy is finally here. But, as a recent survey by Credit Karma suggests, holiday shopping habits are heavily dependent on how old you are. For example, it turns out that the ...
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Effective Negotiating Tactics Everyone Should Know (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a two-part series on negotiating tactics. If you missed it, here is Part 1.
I've always believed that one of the most important life skills that every person should have mastered before setting out on their own is the art of ...
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Infographic: How the American Dream Is Getting More Expensive
No, it's not your imagination. The cost of maintaining the American dream is getting harder with each passing year. To illustrate, the folks from Vouchercloud have put together a detailed graphic that succinctly summarizes price increases since 2004 ...
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Credit or Debit? How the Wrong Choice Hurts Small Businesses (and You)
Hello all! My name is Mike. I'm a big time fan of Len Penzo, and it's a privilege to share some of my thoughts on his blog. I read Len's article on why choosing debit or credit is like picking salad dressing; in that post he mentioned that he always ...
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