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Money Management

Smart money management is a vital part of the frugal lifestyle. Learn how to take charge of your savings, investments, retirement planning and all other facets of your financial life.

How to Prepare for a Layoff

Worried a layoff may be in your future? Here are thing that you can do to prepare:

Recession-proof Your Finances

Nine things that you can do to plan for and survive a recession:

The Biggest Bargains in a Down Economy

A down economy isn't good for a lot of things, but it is good for finding bargains. Here are four of the biggest bargains to take advantage of when the economy takes a turn for the worse:

What's Keeping You from Saving?

Saving money is an essential part of the frugal lifestyle, so what's keeping you from doing it? Here are three of the most commonly cited reasons for not saving money, and some ways to work around them:

Start an Emergency Fund

Srart an emergency fund, and protect your finances from the unexpected.

Simple Ways to Get Serious About Saving

Not sure how to fit saving into your budget? Give these simple ideas a try.

Painless Ways to Cut Your Spending

Cut your costs the painless ways.

Poll: How Do You Prefer to Pay for Purchases

Cash, credit or debit – which do you use to pay for purchases?

Organize Your Finances

A step-by-step guide to smarter, more organized money management.

Financial Goals Worksheet

Set financial goals, and take charge of your financial future.

Calculate Your Net Worth

Complete a free networth worksheet, and calculate your current net worth.

Frugal Benefits of Online Banking

Discover the hidden benefits of banking online.

Poll: Do You Bank Online

Online banks tend to offer better interest rates than traditional brick-and-mortar banks. Have you made the move to online banking?

Frugal Giving

Learn how to donate your glasses, cellphones, computers, hearing aids and ink cartridges to charity.

New Year's Resolution: Spend Less; Save More

Have you resolved to make this the year that you spend less and save more? Then, start taking steps to make it happen today:

How to Get Rid of Unwanted Catalogs

Tired of being tempted by unwanted catalog mailings? Here's how to get rid of them for good.

Free Tax Filing from the IRS

70 percent of all taxpayers qualify for the IRS' Free File program. Do you?

How Long Until You're a Millionaire?

Frugalites are great savers by nature. Find out when you're likely to reach millionaire status.
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