If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
Your average thermostat can't be controlled from anywhere or learn your temperature preferences. That's why it's time to upgrade to one of these smart thermostats.
There are all kinds of ways to get stuff without money. You can grow it in a garden, gather it from the wild, make it yourself, get it as a gift, scavenge it from trash, or get it
Black Friday looms large on the horizon. Arm yourself with the skills of a frugal shopper, and you'll never waste a penny on another deceptive doorbuster.
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.
You don't have to be a financial whiz to understand how the time value of money affects you financially and otherwise. All you have to do is look around.
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Trick Yourself into Saving More of Your Biweekly Paychecks
If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
Bigger Paycheck or Bigger Tax Refund — Which Should You Pick?
Usually planning your taxes for a small refund is best, but not always. Analyze your money psychology and your spending to make the right choice.
The Cost of Finding a Treasure Chest Full of Gold
You struck gold — you're rich! Just how rich exactly? You may be unpleasantly surprised.
Like DIY? Avoid These 10 Costly Mistakes
I scoured the web looking for the obvious and not-so-obvious mistakes DIY addicts make and compiled this list.
The 5 Best Smart Thermostats
Your average thermostat can't be controlled from anywhere or learn your temperature preferences. That's why it's time to upgrade to one of these smart thermostats.
Getting by without a job, part 4--get free stuff
There are all kinds of ways to get stuff without money. You can grow it in a garden, gather it from the wild, make it yourself, get it as a gift, scavenge it from trash, or get it
100 Easy Ways to Brighten Someone's Day
It's easy to brighten someone's day. Try some of these 100 ways and maybe your day will be brightened, too.
These At-Home Exercises Will Give You a Gym-Quality Workout for Free
If the gym membership was a casualty of your war on spending, you don't have to suffer flabby abs. Get fit at home with these great routines.
8 Frugal Skills You Need to Survive Black Friday
Black Friday looms large on the horizon. Arm yourself with the skills of a frugal shopper, and you'll never waste a penny on another deceptive doorbuster.
7 Nice Ways to Tell Your Spendy Friends You're Staying on Budget
Keeping up with your spendy friends gets expensive. Let them know you're on a budget without making a big deal about it.
How to Find Time for Home-Cooked Meals
Even the busiest people can find time to make healthy and delicious home-cooked meals. Just follow these suggestions.
The 5 Best Floor Steamers
Keeping your floors clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these floor steamers and your floors will shine bright like a diamond.
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.
The 5 Best Hair Growth Products for Men
The truth is that science still hasn't found a miracle hair growth serum, but these five hair regrowth products will help men with thinning hair.
9 Ways to Travel Big on a Tiny Budget
World travel doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. You can see all the sites and still return home with money in your pocket.
These 5 Apps Will Help You Finally Organize Your Money
Any one of these easy-to-use apps will help you start and keep a budget that works for you. What are you waiting for?
6 Items You Need to Be Prepared to Replace
Looking to upgrade your appliances and furniture? Here's when to do it.
How Too Many Small Decisions Can Cost You Big
Small decisions might not seem taxing separately, but collectively, they can really weigh you down. Here's how.
How to Avoid These Common Hidden Fees
Don't let these sneaky fees blow your budget when making a purchase.
Why the Time Value of Money Matters, and 10 Ways It Affects You
You don't have to be a financial whiz to understand how the time value of money affects you financially and otherwise. All you have to do is look around.