Caregiving is a wonderful, heartfelt gesture that comes with emotional and financial stress. Make sure you're prepared for all of the challenges it can bring.
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.
Potatoes have gotten a rep as starchy and fattening. But recent studies suggest potatoes may contribute to weight loss, and they're as inexpensive and full of nutrition as ever.
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Money Management in 5 Minutes a Day
Day-to-day money management doesn't need to take a ton of time. Here are some key steps and tools that'll help you create a super-efficient system.
8 Amazing Board Games You Can DIY
If you've grown tired of the same old board games, why not make your very own? Here's how to make eight great ones.
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Caregiver
Caregiving is a wonderful, heartfelt gesture that comes with emotional and financial stress. Make sure you're prepared for all of the challenges it can bring.
Explaining Away the Green M&M
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the company behind M&M’s has decided to let the urban legend run wild. No longer will the impotent and un
The 5 Best Sewing Machines
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, buying a new sewing machine can be a daunting task. To help simplify the decision, here are our top picks.
5 Ways to Make Retail Therapy Good for You
We usually caution against retail therapy — it's so wasteful! — but if you're gonna, at least try to reduce some of the harm.
10 Ways to Get Free (or Almost Free) Airline Tickets
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.
Does More Detergent Make for More Clean?
There's an easier way to save money on cleaning supplies than making your own: Use less.
Architect, Designer, or Contractor: Who Should You Hire for Your Project?
So you have a home project you've been wanting to tackle. Here's how to decide if you need a pricey pro.
13 Ways to Get Free Travel Accommodations
The biggest chunk of your travel budget is where you'll lay your head at night. Cut those costs with these clever ways to stay for free!
9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight
Whether you're unemployed or could just use some cash on the side, these gigs (ranging from oh-so-easy to kind of wacky) can help you make money fast.
Breakdown of Benefits and Value of the Best Hotel Rewards Programs and Credit Cards
If you're wondering which hotel loyalty program and credit card offers the most benefits and best value, we've got the breakdown for you.
The Secret to Larger Breasts
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Help From a Former Pack Rat: Getting Rid of Stuff
Sometimes, the line between "frugal" and "pack rat" can seem oh so fine. Here's what helped me overcome my pack rat tendencies.
6 Easy Ways to Stop Wasting Plastic
Want to do your part and help the environment? Cut back on plastic by cutting out these six things.
30 Free Ways to Cheer Yourself Up
Cheer up! No matter how you feel or what is going wrong, there are lots of free ways to improve your mood and brighten your day.
Ask the Readers: What Small Thing Brings You the Most Joy?
Tell us what small thing brings you the most joy and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
End Potato Prejudice: 10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Potatoes
Potatoes have gotten a rep as starchy and fattening. But recent studies suggest potatoes may contribute to weight loss, and they're as inexpensive and full of nutrition as ever.
The Frugal Living Commencement Speech I'd Give to My Younger Self
If time travel were possible, this is the commencement speech I'd give to my younger self about living frugally.
The 6 Best Ways to Sell Your Car
Selling your car — even if it no longer runs! — has never been easier. Try these tips to make the process pleasantly painless.