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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.
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I despise paying the ridiculous prices Gillette and the like charge for razor cartridges. It seems as though the prices are directly aligned with the number of extra blades they pu
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You Got a Raise! Now What?
Congrats on those extra dollars in your paycheck! Don't just blow through 'em, though. Put the extra money to work.
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Meet Meg Favreau, Our Senior Editor
Frugal living is a lot like eating food, and not just because I love both things.
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Many problems we face require us to spend money to solve them. Use the three-step plan to decide if the solution is worth the cost.
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It's okay to spend some money to relax and recharge, but you won't enjoy what these pricey pastimes will do to your wallet.
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8 Ways to Actually Relax Over the Holidays
Is holiday stress season is here again? This year, resolve to take it easy despite your overflowing calendar.
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.
7 In-Flight Amenities Worth the Cost
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The Comprehensive Guide to Identity Theft: Everything You Need to Know
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How to Not Be a Debt Slave
Getting into debt is easy — even recommended. Getting out of it — or avoiding it — is much more difficult. But it can be done.