From over-the-top couponers and giant families to regular folks just trying to get by on a budget, your TV listings are full of shows about the frugal life.
Mayo does more than make everything delicious. From cleaning to killing pests to giving you silky-soft hair, discover all the surprising uses for this condiment.
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
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4 Sensible Ways to Raise Cash for a Wedding
Weddings are expensive; there's no getting around it. But you can raise enough cash to make your dream wedding a reality without going deep into debt.
Regifting: A Simple How-To Guide
As the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. It's OK to regift as long as you follow a few simple guidelines.
6 Ways to Score a Last-Minute Coupon
No more paying full-price because you couldn't find a coupon. Think outside the box and find the coupons you deserve.
10 Questions Landlords Can't Ask
It's hard enough finding a place to rent in a tough market without having to answer a bunch of probing questions. Happily, you don't have to.
5 Homebuying Questions You're Embarrassed to Ask
New homeownership comes with more new terms and phrases than one can keep up with. Don't be embarrassed to ask these questions!
6 Highly Effective Ways to Save Without Clipping a Coupon
You save big bucks on your next shopping trip, no coupon-clipping required. It's easier than you think!
How to Sign Up for Half-Price Flights and Free Hotels
It's not a trick or a scam — you really can get deeply discounted travel by becoming a mystery shopper.
8 Common Myths About Starting a Small Business
Working for yourself is the American dream. If you dream too big though, you might buy into these entrepreneurial myths.
Are You Paying These 6 Unfair Banking Fees?
Fees here, fees there, banking fees everywhere. Cut the expense of banking and other financial services by shopping smart and choosing fee-free.
How Living in a Hotel Can Be Surprisingly Affordable
Believe it or not, living in a hotel can be an affordable housing option.
Your Guide to Frugal Reality TV
From over-the-top couponers and giant families to regular folks just trying to get by on a budget, your TV listings are full of shows about the frugal life.
How to Invest If You're Worried About a Stock Market Crash
Market fear is hard to shake. If you're afraid a crash is coming, you should keep on investing; here's how.
Here's How Rich You'd Be if You Stopped Drinking Expensive Coffee
Fancy coffee drinkers, heads up! Your daily caffeine vice may seem like a harmless treat, but it's costing you more money than you may realize.
6 Ways to Make Extra Money Using Social Media
How many social media platforms do you check in with every day (or every hour)? Turn your social media time sink into an extra income, instead.
10 Unexpected Home Uses for Mayonnaise
Mayo does more than make everything delicious. From cleaning to killing pests to giving you silky-soft hair, discover all the surprising uses for this condiment.
How to Maximize the Value of Your Frequent Flier Miles
Not all airline miles are created equal. Make sure you're squeezing every cent out of your miles by following these tips.
Yes, You Need "Fun Money" in Your Budget
Being frugal doesn't mean kissing fun goodbye. In fact, you should be budgeting for it!
10 Unique Garden Containers and Techniques
Whether you have a big yard plot or a tiny windowsill, start your garden with one of these frugal, eco-friendly garden ideas.
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 2
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
5 Fun, Affordable Train Trips
The next time you have a long weekend, get off the highway and onto an iron horse and see the country by rail.