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1 4 Ways to Budget Your Bucks
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2 5 Ways to Make Your Instant Coffee Seem Gourmet
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3 12 Tricks to Make Groceries Last Longer and Save Cash
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4 12 Tips For Exercising on the Cheap
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5 Are You a Penny Pincher?
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6 10 Thrifty, Meaningful Gifts For Mom
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7 8 Crafty Ways to Reduce Your Rent
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8 How-To: Get Memorable Wedding Photos on a Budget
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9 Ask Savvy: iPhone Apps For Budgeting On the Go
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10 Generic and Name-Brand Foods Battle It Out
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11 I'm Asking: What's a Realistic Dress Budget?
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12 How-To: Survive a Pricey Wedding Season
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13 Pros and Cons of Using a Travel Agent: Honeymoon Planner, Part I
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14 Budgeting For the Big Day, Part III
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15 Haggle Like a Pro to Get What You Want
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16 Brilliant or Baffling: Legalizing Drugs to Save Money
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17 9 Freegan Tips to Save Money and the Earth
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18 What Expensive Habit Are You Willing to Give Up For Lent?
Figuring out how to inject modern style into a home from the Victorian, Edwardian, or Arts and Crafts era sometimes poses a challenge for motivated, modern-style-loving homeowners. When interior designer Jennifer Hannotte purchased her Edwardian home in Toronto, she knew she wanted to renovate the home to reflect her style. Jennifer opened up the home and used both high and low materials and Read more
Fast and easy dinners are really helpful when it comes to enjoying home-cooked meals after full workdays, but for some of us, having inexpensive meal ideas (or one that uses up pantry ingredients or leftovers) is even better. Here are five meals that will give you the best of both worlds: they come together quickly and easily, and the ingredients are either very affordable or pantry staples. Read more
After a month's worth of entertaining and gift giving, I'm feeling more cash-strapped than I should. That's why I've vowed to start the New Year right by cooking meals for a fraction of the price that I pay when I dine out — and shopping smarter, too. I know I'm not the only one trying to eat in more often, so here, I'm sharing 10 mantras to live by that will have your bank account thanking you Read more
When your income and expenses are nearly the same, it's time to create a budget. Want to purchase something that you couldn't afford unless you charged it on a credit card? Budgeting would be the answer. Money is a personal thing, so there's not a one-budget-fits-all solution for those looking to make a plan. Discover four options for budgeting your bucks and be on your way to taking better Read more
Fun fact: corduroy is a ridged form of velvet, which is why they're so warm and cozy. And like spiced cider and eggnog, we pull them out every Fall. This season, we're leaning towards colorful hues — think crimson red, purple, and mustard yellow — to add a fun twist to our wardrobe, along with neutral colors to temper our wardrobe. Looking for that perfect pair? Just shop our slideshow and Read more
Oops, we've all been there. You were going to be really, really good this weekend, but then you ended up blowing your paycheck on new shoes, a fancy dinner, and a spontaneous night on the town. Dare you admit what you splurged on this weekend? Don't worry! You can easily get back on track with these budget and saving tips. Be sure to implement these practical and easy ways to stay on budget next Read more
The holidays are coming up, and traveling is definitely in the plans for a lot of people. A handy travel tip is to "hold" the airplane seat once you find a good buy. Many airlines provide you the option of reserving the seat for a full 24 hours before canceling it with no fees incurred. For example, if you buy Continental tickets from continental.com or by calling reservations, you will qualify Read more
Sometimes money and career questions can feel so sensitive and personal that it makes sense to stay anonymous when asking them. This is why the Savvy Confessions community group is the perfect place to vent because all postings are kept anonymous. In the latest Savvy Confessions, a reader asks for if anyone has suggestions for apps that help you stick to budgets. Let me start out by saying — Read more
This anonymous poster in our Savvy Confessions group needs tips on how to deal with a friend who is living beyond his means. My friend is spending beyond his means, and I've tried to tell him nicely that he shouldn't be spending money on a weekend away to Hawaii, but he says he just graduated and wants to celebrate. He doesn't have a job lined up. I've said things like, "Maybe you should save Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes . . . a jet-setting lifestyle, a novel and posh townhouse in London. For Sonja Lewis, an expat in her 40s, there was never a carriage, stroller or burp cloth. Or childcare. Or school tuition. Instead, Sonja opted out of the idea that all women need children in order to be Read more
