Tired of trying to make chicken breast interesting? The humble and affordable chicken leg quarter offers the frugal cook lots of flavor, lots of value, and lots of variety.
Don't have a nickle to your name? Time to buckle down for a week and weather the storm. Here's how to survive it — and make sure it doesn't happen again.
Airfare isn't cheap, and it's rarely free. But if you can be flexible with your travel plans and know whom to ask (and how), you really can fly for free.
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No Money for a Week? Here’s What to Do.
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25 Great, Cheap, and Easy Crock Pot Recipes
A crock pot can be your key to a fast and delicious dinner. These 25 recipes are simple, cost little, and, most importantly, taste great.
The 5 Best In-Home Dry Cleaning Kits
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11 Fun Games That Make You Smarter, Too
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Should You Trust Your Money With These 4 Popular Financial Robo-Advisers?
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10 Ways to Get Free (or Almost Free) Airline Tickets
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30 Easy Ways to Unstick Something That's Stuck
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8 Fun and Cheap Things to Do During the Weekday
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.
The Guide to Staying at Hostels for People Over 30
Hostels aren't just for 20-somethings. No, really, even adults can slash the cost of lodging by staying at hostels instead of hotels.
The 5 Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers
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10 Economy-Based Games That Make You Think
These games are high on strategy, and you may learn a thing or two about how the economy works.
Discount Designer Clothing: 17 Places to Get Name Brands for Less
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8 Places to Travel Where the Dollar Is Still Strong
The strength of the U.S. dollar is constantly changing, but in these travel destinations, it can go a long, long way.
How to Get 5% Cash Back on Holiday Purchases
Reduce the bite holiday spending takes out of your budget with one of these cash back rewards cards.