Groupon and other daily deal sites can seem enticing, but if you're not careful, they can cost a lot more than you expect. Learn how to use them wisely.
Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.
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18 Frugal Foods You Should Always Have in Your Freezer
A well-stocked freezer will help you get dinner on fast, entertain unexpected guests, and save money. What's in your freezer?
Why This Thing in Your Wallet Is Almost Useless Today
Travelers checks were once a staple for safe spending abroad. Today, they are mostly obsolete — here's why it's okay to leave home without them.
Foraging: Not Insane, Useless, or Impossible
Foraging isn't necessarily a practical way to feed yourself — but it's a great way to ensure you're eating well. Learn why.
5 Questions to Ask Before Applying for a HELOC
A HELOC offers a flexible way to tap your home equity. Just be sure to answer a few questions before applying.
3 Ways Your Bank Account Can Boost Your Travel Rewards
You've heard of credit cards offering airline miles, but checking and savings accounts? Yep, even those who insist on cash can earn miles.
13 Cheap Ways to Beat Stress
Take some "me time" to kick stress to the curb without breaking the bank. Now don't you feel refreshed?
In Praise of Complainers: Why Complaining Is Good
Slow Service? Cold soup? Learn the ins and outs of constructive complaining and how it can help improve things for all consumers.
How to Benefit From Rising Interest Rates
Rising interest rates aren't all bad. Here's how to make rate hikes work to your favor.
11 Cool Uses for Popsicle Sticks
Don't toss those old popsicle sticks in the trash! Give 'em a quick rinse and upcycle them into something new and cool.
10 Top Mutual Funds for Income Investors
Whether you're closing in on retirement or just need some extra cash, these 10 well-crafted mutual funds are worth a look.
Frugal Vacations the Entire Family Will Love
You can skip the high-priced cruises and wildly expensive destinations. Get on board with these fun, frugal approaches to traveling with your family.
Pay Your Bills and 5 Other Things You Must Do Before You Leave on Vacation
Vacation's end can be a real downer. Extend your holiday by making the return home stress free with some easy, before-you-go planning.
5 Ways Millennials Can Become Bosses Sooner
Millennials don't shy from a challenge — climbing the corporate ladder, included. Are you ready for the top rung?
How to Freeze Foods That "Don't Freeze Well"
Think you can't freeze it? Think again. Discover the best ways to put "unfreezable" foods on ice.
Renting is cheaper
Everybody has seen a rent-versus-buy analysis. Here's a different way to look at it.
Getting the Most Out of Daily Deal Sites
Groupon and other daily deal sites can seem enticing, but if you're not careful, they can cost a lot more than you expect. Learn how to use them wisely.
13 Scariest Halloween Frights You Can Make From Trash
One man's trash is another man's frightening Halloween decor! Have some spooky fun with these fun and freaky ways to recycle.
12 Clever Coat Closet Hacks
A tidy coat coat closet makes guests welcome and your everyday easy and clutter-free. Tighten up your entryway with some simple organization tricks.
What Pays More: Online Surveys or the Gig Economy?
Eager to work from home but don't know where to begin? Online surveys and paid gigs are a great place to start.
Six Ways to Stay Warm and Reduce the Heating Bill
Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.