Food waste costs consumers billions every year, and the culprit is confusion about expiration dates. Find out what you can still eat, no matter what the carton says.
Your home is your haven, the place you and your family seek refuge from the outside world. Make it safer by eliminating these hidden household dangers.
Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
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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Can I Eat This? A Quick Guide to Expiration Dates and Food Safety
Food waste costs consumers billions every year, and the culprit is confusion about expiration dates. Find out what you can still eat, no matter what the carton says.
Deep-Clean Your Mattress for a Better Night's Sleep
You might wash your sheets frequently...but how often do you clean your actual mattress? Make it happen with these easy how-to guide.
How to Make Your Sluggish Workday Go (a Lot) Faster
When's it gonna be done o'clock already? Make the long workday hours go a lot faster with some shortcuts, treats, and fun ways to be productive.
10 Things Financially Savvy People Don't Do
People who are smart with their money don't make these common personal finance mistakes. Do you?
10 Surprisingly Dangerous Things You Have in Your Home
Your home is your haven, the place you and your family seek refuge from the outside world. Make it safer by eliminating these hidden household dangers.
How to Stay Focused at Work Despite Your Chatty Coworkers
Believe it or not, you can sidestep your distracting coworkers without actually telling them to zip it. Here's how to walk that line.
6 Things Financial Aid Might Not Cover
It's that time of year when students and parents are figuring out how to pay for college. Find out what financial aid covers — and what it doesn't.
5 Investments That Aren't Stocks or Bonds
Stock ownership is at the lowest rate in almost two decades. These alternative investments may be the reason why.
10 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Use Rice
Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
Why Retiring With Debt Isn't the End of the World
You've probably heard that retiring with debt is a costly mistake. But is it really the end of the world?
How to Save on 12 Winter Essentials
Before the snow starts to fall, save big and stock up on these winter must-haves. You can bundle up in the cash you save!
How to Ensure You Use Your Groupons and Other Daily Deals
Daily deals are great...if you remember to use them. Follow these techniques to keep your vouchers from languishing.
Find a Side Gig at These 4 Best Micro-Jobs Sites
One way to boost your savings is to earn a little extra in your spare time. Get your side hustle on via one of these quick job search sites.
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.
Food Going Bad Quickly? Here's How to Fix It
Spoiled snacks keep ending up in the trash? Stop wasting food (and cash!) by learning how to store it properly.
6 Things You Can Negotiate When Buying a Home
Buying a house is a big deal -- and almost all of it is negotiable. Here's what else you can haggle over besides price.
Best Money Tips: Get Paid While Watching TV
Today we found some fantastic articles on getting paid while watching tv, habits to increase wealth, and the best days to buy specific items.
10 Classes That Can Pay for Themselves
Want to learn something new — and invest in your future? From crafting to business, these great classes have the potential to pay for themselves.
Defining What Financial Success Means to You
Want to figure out how much money you need to be financially successful? First you need to figure out what you want out of life.
5 Times Coupons Trick You Into Spending More Money
Everyone love a deal, and retailers know it. Don't get suckered into these coupon marketing tricks — they aren't worth it!