Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.
You used to hear the term "land rich, cash poor" for people who owned valuable land but didn't have quite enough money to make ends meet. It's an expression that
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When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
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Six Ways to Stay Warm and Reduce the Heating Bill
Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.
Your equity was always imaginary
You used to hear the term "land rich, cash poor" for people who owned valuable land but didn't have quite enough money to make ends meet. It's an expression that
You Shouldn’t Buy a Home If…
Home ownership isn’t for everyone. And even if it’s right for you, it might not be right for you right now. Read this to help figure out if you're ready.
Does living frugally hurt the economy?
When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
For Amazing, Affordable Vacations, Travel Slowly
Regardless of how long your vacation is, the slower you travel and the less you plan, the more rewarding (and affordable!) your trip will be.
The Cheap Lazy Foodie: 3 Frugal Dishes Without Compromise
3 frugal, easy, and tasty recipes for the lazy and broke foodie.
Argentine Wine Hack: Make Bad Wine Better
If you open a bottle of wine that just isn't all that great, add some soda water to it. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
The Cheapest Place to Buy Generic Drugs
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Big changes or small changes?
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Ask the Readers: Do Gift Cards Make a Good Gift?
What do you think? Are gift cards a cop-out or the perfect present for picky people? Do you find that they make the process of gifting easier? Would you prefer to receive one?
5 Tips From "Playbook For Tough Times" That'll Help You Live Your Best Life
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There are a lot of myths and lies floating around out there about money. It's time to debunk them once and for all.
15 Easy Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill
Dreading the AC expense this summer? Trim your energy costs year round with these simple tricks.
Make Your Computer Last (Almost) Forever With Some Simple Tricks
Computer makers expect you to buy a new one every three years or so. That's nuts! Extend the life of your machine with some basic maintenance.
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7 Ways to Beat the Sunday Blues
Don't let the Sunday blues destroy the end of your precious weekend — or the hectic week ahead.
The Enemies of Frugality
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The 10 Most Productive Ways to Spend Your Lunch Hour
Lunch is the most important hour of the workday. Make the most of your time by making it all yours — and not the man's.
5 Romantic, Inexpensive Anniversary Celebrations
A frugal approach to relationship anniversaries can still spur fun and spark romance. Try one of these creative and inexpensive ideas.