There been a long-running debate about the future of America's one-cent coin, and at least one store owner in Berkeley, Calif., has decided to take a personal stand. Alko Office Supply refuses to take any pennies.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Phasing Out Pennies In A Bid For Change...

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Is Household Budgeting Really Necessary? Making a household budget and sticking to it can be tough, but you can do it! (Photo: flickr.com) The necessity, or lack thereof, of household budgeting depends on your personal situation and circumstances. If you are extremely wealthy or if you live alone and your income is more than adequate to cover ...

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Black Friday, the biggest retail shopping day of the year, is usually seen as a key barometer of the health of the economy. And the best way to check its pulse is to look at three of the biggest categories of consumer spending. We included the stores that are leading the retail rebound; department stores ...

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A couple weeks ago I came across an online deal to buy an iRobot Roomba 530 for $125.99 (including shipping). I hadn't really given serious consideration to purchasing one, but these retail for typically ~$299 so I started contemplating the potential payback of such an investment. With our growing family we have been ...

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Your friends and family influence you. They affect the way you view life. If your friends are frugal, it’s easier to be frugal yourself. But if they’re wrapped up in consumerism and materialism, and can be difficult to resist the urge to join them. It’s only natural to want to fit in. Rob wrote yesterday to ...

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