If you're thinking about tackling a big DIY project, you may want to think again. Screw one of these projects up, and it could ruin your home's value — or worse.
You can be incredibly lazy and still eat well for very little (while avoiding Top Ramen). Dine at home and save a bunch on food without ever making a shopping list.
Instead of using electricity to light your property, use the sun instead. Just get any of these solar-powered outdoor security lights and you'll feel safer while saving the planet.
For my entire life, I have never lived in a place bigger than 1400 square feet. The smallest dwelling I had was a studio less than 400 square feet which I shared with my parents.
Removing chipped polish from your nails isn't always easy, but it can be. Use any of these five nail polish removers and your nails will be clean and prepped for your next mani.
Lucky day! Capsule wardrobes are on trend again, which is great for closets and budgets. Start stocking your minimal collection with these smart basics.
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A little greenery can go a long way! Add a houseplant or two, and you might be surprised at the savings.
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If you're thinking about tackling a big DIY project, you may want to think again. Screw one of these projects up, and it could ruin your home's value — or worse.
Grocery Shopping for the Cheap and Lazy
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What is normal, anyway? When it comes to your spending, these numbers show how you stack up against the average.
How Credit Cards Protect Your Purchases From Damage or Theft
You loved your fab new camera until your kid broke it. Check the fine print on your credit card account — you may be eligible for a free replacement.
Selling Your Life Insurance Policy for Cold, Hard Cash
Would you sell your life insurance policy for a lump sum, knowing that someone else now profits from your death?
The 5 Best Solar-Powered Outdoor Security Lights
Instead of using electricity to light your property, use the sun instead. Just get any of these solar-powered outdoor security lights and you'll feel safer while saving the planet.
How to Avoid (and Treat) Cold Sores
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5 Times a Gym Membership Isn't Worth It
Exercise is one key to frugal living — but that gym membership may be a waste of dough. Go ahead, ditch the gym and commit to truly frugal fitness.
How to Build Your Own Amortization Schedule
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5 Ways to Get Out of a Car Lease Early
Ready to lose your car lease? You have a few options.
6 Ways Millennials Are Working Less and Earning More
Millennials have grown up with the internet, and are now using it to work less and earn more.
How to Get a Truly Free Credit Report
If you want a truly free credit report, ignore the clever ads and go straight to the source — where there are no strings attached.
How Big of a House Do You Really Need?
For my entire life, I have never lived in a place bigger than 1400 square feet. The smallest dwelling I had was a studio less than 400 square feet which I shared with my parents.
6 Ways to Haggle Your Way to Cheaper Rent
If you love the apartment, but not the price, learn how to negotiate with the landlord and find the price that's right for both of you.
The 8 Best Pets for Frugal Animal Lovers
Caring for a pet can end up costing a lot. Take in one of these no frills furry (or scaled or shelled) friends at a fraction of the cost of Fido.
The 5 Best Nail Polish Removers
Removing chipped polish from your nails isn't always easy, but it can be. Use any of these five nail polish removers and your nails will be clean and prepped for your next mani.
Location Independent Career Basics
WA location independent career is your ticket to workplace freedom. We’ll look at the basic qualities (good and bad) of a location independent career.
5 Alternative Housing Options You Can Afford
You don't have to live in a van by the river to cut your housing costs dramatically — instead, consider some nontraditional abodes, like these.
8 Essential Pieces for Your Capsule Wardrobe
Lucky day! Capsule wardrobes are on trend again, which is great for closets and budgets. Start stocking your minimal collection with these smart basics.