saving money

  1. Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

    Retirement fund vs. college fund -- planning for the future

    By Vicki Clinebell on Oct 1, 2012
    Planning for retirement and saving for your children's college simultaneously can be a challenge.
  2. Living rooms

    Thrift shop decorating

    By Heather Barnett on Aug 21, 2012
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    Are you creative? Love decorating? Into saving a buck? If you love the thrill of the hunt, then thrift-shop decorating is for you!...
  3. Budgeting & Saving

    Tips for saving money on your cell phone bill

    By Naomi de la Torre on Aug 1, 2012
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    Are you eating Ramen noodles every night just to afford your cell phone bill? Never fear. Shrink your cell phone bill down to size...
  4. Budgeting & Saving

    6 Smartphone apps designed to save you time and money

    By Naomi de la Torre on Aug 1, 2012
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    Looking for simple ways to save time and money? There’s an app for that! Make your dollar go further with the best time and...
  5. Home Improvement

    Smart thermostat roundup

    By Heather Barnett on Jul 2, 2012
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    As the temperatures go up (and in some areas of the country, skyrocket), we're all turning our thoughts to ways to stay cool without...
  6. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Tips for saving money as a family

    By Lisa Steinke on Jun 21, 2012
    In the summertime, we all tend to spend a little more money. With the kids home from school, many everyday costs go up — from...
  7. Live Green

    10 Ways to reduce your energy bill this summer

    By Alicia French on Jun 21, 2012
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    Beat the heat without busting your budget with a few simple tips. Adjusting your schedule slightly can prevent you from having to...
  8. Child Development & Health

    Cope with your child's summer allergies on the cheap

    By Michelle Maffei on Jun 15, 2012
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    You shouldn't have to choose between saving money and giving your youngster relief from summer allergies. But, with the right...
  9. Baby clothes & gear

    Save money on kids' clothes by shopping out of season

    By Kori Ellis on May 30, 2012
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    If you are looking to save money on your kids' winter clothes, coats and boots, the best time to shop is in May and June.
  10. Parenting Advice & Columns

    What I'm loving this week: 5 Deal sites for moms

    By Audrey McClelland on May 25, 2012
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    As a mom of four little boys, I've become an expert at finding fabulous deals on clothing, toys and gear. I hate paying full price...
  11. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Parenting Guru: What are your money priorities?

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on May 22, 2012
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    Laura Vanderkam, a mother of three kids under the age of 5, and author of All the Money in the World: What the Happiest People Know...
  12. Toys and Play

    Don't buy that new toy... Rent it!

    By Katie Kavulla on May 16, 2012
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    You're considering buying a push-toy for your 11-month-old who is almost walking, but you know it will only be used for a couple of...
  13. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Chasing the dream: Unexpected ways to save money for your dream

    By Sarah W. Caron on May 2, 2012
    The funny thing about dreams? It’s not enough to want them or to share them with your family. They often need a little financing....
  14. Budgeting & Saving

    5 Common budget missteps for young couples

    By Kat Hobza on May 1, 2012
    Most couples start out with the best intentions when it comes to setting a budget, but, because they haven’t set one before, they...
  15. Travel

    Tips for a successful staycation

    By Claire Gallam on Apr 12, 2012
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    With gas at almost $4 a gallon, the cost of flights increasing and the economy still on shaky ground, vacations are the first thing...
  16. Wedding Planning

    Top 10 ways to save money on your wedding

    By Jessica Padykula on Apr 11, 2012
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    Wedding planning can be many things – fun, exciting, stressful and everything in between. One of the most important things for many...
  17. Bargains, Savings & Shopping Tips

    Teaching kids to be savvy shoppers

    By Kori Ellis on Apr 6, 2012
    More than a million people in America declare bankruptcy every year. Certainly the difficult economy and unemployment situation are...
  18. Bargains, Savings & Shopping Tips

    Save money with coupons

    By Maribella Sandoval on Mar 19, 2012
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    You've heard it before: "Coupons are a waste of time! What's the use in saving 40 cents? They're too much of a hassle." I used to...
  19. Cooking Tips & Trends

    6 Thrifty ways to use up produce

    By Rachel Dreskin on Feb 14, 2012
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    There is nothing like eating and cooking with fresh produce, but with that, comes challenges. Fresh fruits and vegetables have a...
  20. Quick & Easy Recipes

    Benefits of using a concentrated stock

    By Heather Barnett on Jan 20, 2012
    Those boxes or cans of beef, chicken and vegetable stock seem convenient, but concentrated stock can be much more versatile (and...
  21. More Parenting Advice

    How to save money by buying foods the whole family loves

    By Christy Pogorelac on Jan 3, 2012
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    As families grow, grocery bills tend to double and triple in size. A quick trip to the store to pick up a few items for the family...