Our grandmothers didn't just know how to make delicious, simple food; they also knew how to make it darn frugal, as our Senior Editor shows in her book.
Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
The "Transforming Debt Into Wealth" guy claims he can make you debt-free in five-to-seven years. But is it really doable? We ran the numbers to find out.
It can be hard to find off-time entertainment when you don't work a regular 9 to 5, but this list proves that there are great frugal things to do at any time of day.
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Little Old Lady Recipes: Classic Frugal Cooking
Our grandmothers didn't just know how to make delicious, simple food; they also knew how to make it darn frugal, as our Senior Editor shows in her book.
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.
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Could You Put Away a Million Dollars by Driving a Used Car?
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10 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Use Rice
Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
4 Effortless Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
Already stressed about back-to-school shopping? Don't be. You can save money without even trying.
3 Ways to Finance a Tiny House
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Play On: 5 Great Card and Board Games
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Is Long Term Care Insurance Worth It?
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Beginner's Guide to Reading a Stock Table
Getting stuck between the columns of a stock table? They're simpler than they look. Let's break down how to read one!
John Cummuta: Transforming Your Debt Into His Wealth
The "Transforming Debt Into Wealth" guy claims he can make you debt-free in five-to-seven years. But is it really doable? We ran the numbers to find out.
The 7-Year Mortgage: Take It or Leave It?
Could a seven-year mortgage be the perfect for thing for you, or put your homeownership at risk? Understand your options with this guide.
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It can be hard to find off-time entertainment when you don't work a regular 9 to 5, but this list proves that there are great frugal things to do at any time of day.
6 Great Retirement Jobs
Even though you're retired, you might still want to make some extra cash. Here are some great side jobs to consider.