“How much does it cost to travel full-time as a Professional Hobo?” I am asked this question regularly by readers of my personal website. And while I maintain that the cost of full
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One way to spend less is to take up a fun hobby. Try one of these great ones, and you may even improve yourself and your bank account along the way too.
Tired of trying to make chicken breast interesting? The humble and affordable chicken leg quarter offers the frugal cook lots of flavor, lots of value, and lots of variety.
People who have a natural aversion to debt often wonder how some people get themselves into such terrible problems with debt. Don't they know how much it costs? Don't they understa
How far would you go to save the world?
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The Cost of Full-Time Travel
“How much does it cost to travel full-time as a Professional Hobo?” I am asked this question regularly by readers of my personal website. And while I maintain that the cost of full
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Time-Saver Meals?
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Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Loaned Money to Family?
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When They Say Extreme Deals, They’re Not Kidding!
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4 Cheap and Easy Homemade Mosquito Repellents
When summer hits, the mosquitoes start swarming. Here are several easy, cheap, and chemical-free recipes for making homemade mosquito repellent.
254 Uses for Vinegar. And Counting.
I began hearing whispers of the incredible versatility of vinegar. So I did some research. I was shocked!
You can be as happy as a Dane
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Healthy Snacks?
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The Joy of Buying a New Car: 9 Car Buying Tips
There are a few key areas and tips that prospective car shoppers must keep in mind when looking to buy a new or used vehicle.
The NFL's 5 Most Frugal Players
Sad stories of spendthrift athletes wasting millions are all too common. But for these five footballers, frugal lifestyles keep their finances fit.
$80 for an HDMI Cable? Give Me a Break!
"You should never pay more than $10 for a standard six-foot HDMI cable" -CNET
The 35 Best Ways to Spend Your Free Time (Frugally)
One way to spend less is to take up a fun hobby. Try one of these great ones, and you may even improve yourself and your bank account along the way too.
15 Chicken Leg and Thigh Recipes From Around the World
Tired of trying to make chicken breast interesting? The humble and affordable chicken leg quarter offers the frugal cook lots of flavor, lots of value, and lots of variety.
How Debt Fools People
People who have a natural aversion to debt often wonder how some people get themselves into such terrible problems with debt. Don't they know how much it costs? Don't they understa
Life Without Toiletpaper - Bum Deal?
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From removing beach tar to bleeding mountain bike brakes, mineral oil has lots and lots of uses. Here are 30 to try.