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The Keys to Successful Haggling

Haggling down prices is a classic way to score a deal, but it's one that intimidates most people. Either they don't know how to go start or how to actually go about it. Fortunately, Wisebread.com has a really great…
Are We Wasting Stimulus Package Money?

So I am home for spring break and watching news with my conservative dad before going to bed and we stumbled upon Foxnew's Hannity show "Waste 102: The Final List" The dumb ways we spent stimulus package money all over…
How to Throw a Clothes Swap Party

I’m one of those people who have a closet full of clothes yet feels like they have nothing to wear. I’m also one of those people who are about to graduate college and are dead-broke. So unfortunately, buying pretty new…
Why I'm Excited About Tracking My Expenses

Mint.com has me excited to start keeping track of my expenses. I heard a lot about this site and figured I would finally give it a shot since I finally have a job now and will be getting paid regularly. I didn't real…
Friends Won't Let Friends Go Over Their Bottom Line

This past weekend, a bunch of my buddies from law school came to visit me in NYC. We're all in the same boat: young, well-educated, and looking for jobs in this god-forsaken economy. What is different, however, is o…
Can You Afford to Eat Organic?

With the current economic crisis, everyone seems to be pinching pennies any way they can. Unfortunately many of the progressive industries that had begun to flourish such as the organic food industry and the local food m…
Cheap Apartment Decor: Decorate Your Entire Home for Less Than $350

Even though budgets are tight, you don’t have to sacrifice style to save a few dollars. You can decorate your home or apartment with lighting, wall décor and unique furniture pieces that won’t break t…
Advice: How much money do you spend on food a week?

We always talk about setting budgets, but it can be hard if you're not sure exactly what your target should be. Over in Advice, shark asks: I feel like I'm spending too much money on food, but I think I'd do better a…
Ways to Save on Baby Expenses

It's no surprise that babies can entail some major expenses, so Billeater.com has a list of ways to save a little on those costs. They suggest:Nursing: Putting aside any debates about nursing, there's no question that…
Save on Groceries Without Clipping a Single Coupon

Everyone knows that you can save money on your groceries by clipping coupons. But the truth is, coupons aren't for everyone. I have a hard time finding coupons for the products I actually buy, and for many others, it…