Growing up in a typical small Jewish family, I assumed everyone knew the I’m-smart-but-not-cheap tactics I was raised with. But as I’ve gotten older (yeah, it had to happen sometim
Twitter is huge: someone is very likely to be Tweeting a great deal right now, and unless you know how to "hear" that Tweet, you will miss it. Luckily there are quite a few tools t
Yeah, many of us have cameras on our phones. But to really capture life's memories, you just can't beat a camcorder. Here are our picks for the five best.
If you get creative with shopping strategies and fashion choices, it's easy to control your wardrobe spending. Follow these tips to start dressing for less!
When I was little, my grandmother would can all sorts of things. She had a big garden full of produce that would wind up in jars in her pantry. With a pretty big garden of my own,
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.
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Growing up in a typical small Jewish family, I assumed everyone knew the I’m-smart-but-not-cheap tactics I was raised with. But as I’ve gotten older (yeah, it had to happen sometim
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Yeah, many of us have cameras on our phones. But to really capture life's memories, you just can't beat a camcorder. Here are our picks for the five best.
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In our hurry up and wait culture, patience is a virtue. Read on to cultivate your sense of patience, no waiting necessary.
50 Ways to Update Your Wardrobe for Cheap
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Getting Started with Preserving: Mint Jelly
When I was little, my grandmother would can all sorts of things. She had a big garden full of produce that would wind up in jars in her pantry. With a pretty big garden of my own,
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Yep, you can totally wreck someone else's credit score. Don't be that person.
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17 Uses for Stale Bread
Using up leftover bread is not only frugal, it's delicious. Make sure you eat every last crumb of that aging loaf with these recipes.
Here's How You Should Budget Your Social Security Checks
You don't get to quit budgeting just because you've retired. Actually, if you collect Social Security benefits, it's more important than ever.
10 Exercises to Do at Work That Don't Make You Look Silly
Realistically, most of us can't pull out crazy yoga poses, lift weights, or do jumping jacks at work. Here are 10 realistic exercises for the office.
50+ Ways to Have Free Outdoor Fun
From exploring nature and working out to reading, learning about history, and much more, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your time outdoors.
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.
10 Quick Bread and Biscuit Recipes That Bake in a Flash
Need a quick side for tonight's dinner? Bring biscuits or bread to the table fast with ingredients you have on hand and a few minutes of effort.
10 Cheap, Handmade Gift Wrapping Ideas
Instead of filling the trash with expensive, one-use-only wrapping paper this year, use these ideas for wrapping that is as unique as it is frugal.
5 Unexpected Benefits of Secured Credit Cards
Secured credit cards can help build or rebuild credit — but you may be surprised by the other benefits they offer, too.
Here's How to Get a Sale Price-Match at 16 Popular Stores
Before your next shopping trip, check if you can save some coin with these price-matching policies.