You don't have to change your whole life to start saving more and spending less. Start with one of these doable challenges and goals, and frugal it up from there.
Self-improvement can be hard, especially if we imagine making a change that will last the rest of our lives. To make a change stick, try it for 30 days first.
I received my Social Security statement this week and it was a useless piece of paper to me since I do not qualify for retirement benefits yet. I always hear critics of Social Sec
How many of you do your research before you rent a movie or go to the cinema? I usually read a bunch of reviews and ask friends. Sometimes I’ll see a movie without reading any revi
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There has been much discussion about whether certain money-saving strategies are worth your time. In a recent article in Parade Magazine, Tim Harford alerts us to “Bargains That A
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Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Eat Fast Food?
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Have a Frugal Halloween?
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Father's Day Frugally?
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Todd Wilbur is a name you may well have heard before. For lack of a better word, he’s a copycat…and a cool one at that. From homemade Twinkies to homecooked Big Macs, Todd can recr
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10 Fun Money Apps for Kids
"Financial literacy" may sound like a fancy adult term, but you can get your kids in on it, too, with these fun apps!
Chill Out With These 6 Simple DIY Freezer Treats
Cool off this summer by making these easy, affordable, and — most importantly — tasty frozen treats!
What Is the Best Life Insurance Company?
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You Can’t Save if You Don’t Try
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All the Modern Ways You Can Order Pizza
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Ask the Readers: What Do You Enjoy Most About the Olympics?
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