Articles on Budgeting

10 Smart Ways to Make Yourself Hate Spending Money

You've tried and tried to control your spending, but still it gets away from you? Make spending something you dislike and watch your savings grow.

Living the cash-only lifestyle can be good for your budget — except when it isn't. Learn why some purchases are best made on credit.

The 80/20 rule applies to budgeting, too — 80% of your spend goes to 20% of your expenses. If you can cut those big costs, the savings are big, too.

If the usual motivations to save aren't working (emergencies, big purchases, your future), let your dark side guide your money.

All small purchases add up quickly and ruin budgets, but these wastes are just silly — or even harmful. Find out what not to buy.

Keeping up with your spendy friends gets expensive. Let them know you're on a budget without making a big deal about it.

You know you should be budgeting and saving, and that just makes you feel worse when you don't. Escape the shame cycle and control your money.

If you've got caviar tastes and a fishstick budget, buy domestic. That and 13 other great cheap alternatives on the other side of the click.

Paying with plastic can be really convenient — it can also be really, really expensive. Avoid the extra costs by avoiding these 10 purchases.

Getting out of debt requires determination and motivation. Does it matter if those motivations are inspired by our darker angels?

Let's face it: Staying on budget is hard. But if you make it fun, you'll get some short-term kicks while you're saving for long-term goals.

You don't have to be a spendthrift just because you're rich and famous. Here's how six super thrifty celebs get by.

Saving money is hard, especially if your savings goals are big. Make saving fun with some simple motivational strategies.

You're trying to stick to your budget, but it's really hard to stop spending! Resist the urge to spend with these 13 tricks of the tight-fisted.

The longer you stay in the debt, the more it's going to cost you.

Tracking expenses is the first step toward wise money management. These apps help you monitor spending — and much more.

What's better than saving on a purchase? Purchasing a product or service — for less — that saves you money over time!

Can't decide between a laser or inkjet printer? Follow this guide and do the math.

Who doesn't want to live large on a small budget? From fine dining to a luxe ride, here's how to get a lot more for much less.

From subscription services to cooling off, you can shave 50 bucks — or more — off your monthly spend with these tips and tools, no sweat.