Libraries nationwide are succumbing to budget and service cutbacks. Discover why it's more important than ever to support these community institutions.
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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How Long Does It Take to Break Even With Solar Panels?
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The 5 Best Cheese Graters
If you want perfectly shredded or grated cheese, you're going to need a proper grater. These cheese graters will make your cheddar so much better.
How to Buy an Upright Vacuum Cleaner
A vacuum cleaner doesn't have to be a hulking noise machine that eats up more money than it does dirt.
4 Reasons Why You Should Support Your Local Library
Libraries nationwide are succumbing to budget and service cutbacks. Discover why it's more important than ever to support these community institutions.
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.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Food Delivery Apps?
Tell us whether you use food delivery apps and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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.
The 5 Best Coloring Pens
Add some sharp color to your pages with coloring pens. Just use any of these colored pens and your drawings will be vibrant and beautiful.
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.
10 Lifesaving Skills Everyone Should Know
Do you know how to safely exit a sinking car? Help someone with an allergic reaction? Do CPR? Learn these skills, and be prepared to help save a life.
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.
8 Simple Ways to Travel Greener That Could Save You Money
Believe it or not, you can travel like Captain Planet and save money, all at once.
9 Easy Ways to Turn a Terrible Day Around
So you're having a bad day. Here's how easy it is to make it a good one.
6 Smart Money Habits of Introverts
Introverts are known for their quiet energy, but did you know they're also pretty good with money?
The 5 Best Hair Growth Supplements
Promote healthier locks and repair damaged hair with the right hair growth supplement, like one of these best five choices.
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.
The 5 Best Eyelash Curlers
Keeping your eyelashes curled isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these eyelash curlers and your lashes will always look fab.
The Easiest Ways to Save on Your Next RV Camping Trip
Want to camp across the country with a roof over your head? RVing is the way to go and here's how to do it for cheap!
Voluntary Slavery
Discover one writer's take on why the "voluntary slavery" of our personal financial situations can keep us from acting in our best interest.
12 Things You Should Know About the New Tax Law
The Trump administration recently rolled out its new tax law. Here are the major changes you need to know about.