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How to Do a One-Month Spending Freeze

If you want to jump-start your financial goals, a spending freeze might be just what you need. Here's how to make it happen โ€” and even have fun while doing it.

Stockpiling Is Rarely the Answer

Stockpiling for an emergency might seem like a good (and frugal) idea. But in reality, your time and money is probably better spent.

Avoid Dinner Stress: Pay Someone to Plan Your Meals

If you're stressed about making dinner, paying someone to plan your meals can be worth the cost in reducing stress โ€” and it can reduce your grocery bill.

17 Simple Canned Foods That Go the Distance

Some days, making a fast and healthy dinner seems harder than summiting Everest. Keep these cans around for dinners that are cheap and nutritious.

7 Easy Lunch Ideas for Work

Don't be intimidated by brown-bagging it โ€” having a fast, tasty work lunch can be easy and inexpensive. Just follow these tips.

Quick Pantry Snacks for Unexpected Guests

When company shows up unannounced (or you just want a quick, tasty snack), whip up one of these treats using ingredients you already have on hand.

3 Snow-Day Recipes to Help You Weather the Storm

Stuck close to home because of the snow? Break your cabin fever with these filling, feel-good recipes that all use ingredients you likely have on-hand.

Huge Tax-Free Investment Returns

The fact is, you can pretty easily get 30% or more on investments that are not only very safe but come with built-in inflation protection. But don't get too excited.