Create your own garden of eatin’ (and plant some delicious savings).

In times of economic downturn, people handle their financial hardships in different ways. Some cut up their credit cards and swear away shopping. Others do away with luxuries such as visits to the salon (hey, a little gray can be …

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Why little luxuries – and overpriced lattes – can be ok.

Most of us are familiar with the term “Latte Factor.” Coined by financial guru David Bach, the latte factor hypothesizes that by simply forgoing our daily decadent $4 latte and redirecting that money toward savings, we can finish rich. After …

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The family that saves together spends (more time) together.

Check out this broadcast from ABC News and see how TV shows like Dallas (from the ‘80s), The Honeymooners (‘50s) and present day Gossip Girl all speak to how drastically different American families’ home lives are. OK, they’re not real-life …

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Healthy eating doesn’t mean healthy spending.

Whether you’re a foodie or just like to eat healthy, you should shop for good-for-you food the way you save – smart and strategic. You don’t make snap decisions when it comes to finances, so why do the same when …

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Clean out your house (not your wallet).

Spring has sprung. Two months ago, in fact. We’re thinking some of you were a little late jumping on the spring cleaning train (cause we were). No worries – we think Stacy’s 7 ways to spring clean for less will …

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