Hobbies generally end up in the expense category. Depending on the hobby, you may be paying for equipment, supplies, books and magazines, classes, training--the list goes on.
Looking to tie a little volunteerism into your travels? These locations all over the world offer fun and fulfilling opportunities to make a difference.
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10 Smart Things to Do During Your Commute (Even If You Drive!)
Why fill your public transit commute (or drive) with mindless chatter when you can use that time to smarten up, instead?
How to Attend a Wedding for Cheap (Without Actually Looking Cheap)
Even simply attending a wedding these days is expensive. Trim the cost without insulting your hosts with these simple expense-savers.
These 6 Things Will Make Your Next Flight More Comfortable
Dreading your next flight? These tricks will make your time in the sky way more comfy.
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 Smart Alarm Clocks
Getting out of bed in the morning isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these smart alarm clocks and waking up will be a piece of cake.
Extreme Couponing? 5 Reasons Why I’ll Pass.
40 hours per week clipping coupons? Stockpiling products you may never use? Extreme couponing may be all the rage, but it's more like madness to me.
Should You Save for College Using a 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan?
Prepaid tuition plans let you buy your kid semesters of college, locked into today's pricing. Are these a good idea?
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.
12 Great Ways to Eat Bananas
Cheap, healthy, delicious — bananas have it all. Go beyond banana bread and enjoy them sweet and savory, baked, roasted, fried, or whipped.
8 Things Millennials Can Do Right Now for an Early Retirement
When you're young, retirement may seem too far off to matter. But wouldn't it be nice to retire early?
Restore your notebook battery quickly and cheaply.
In this short video, a tech-savvy guy shows you how to remove the dead cells, replace them and do a little light soldering.
16 Classic Foods We Miss
Take a your tastebuds on a trip down memory lane with some of classic cooking's most delicious, hearty, and comforting recipes.
Jettison the Junk: Why Clutter Clouds Your Mind and Saps Your Energy
A life cluttered with junk not only takes up space — it can take your energy, too.
5 Steps to Getting a Free (or Close to Free) Vacation in 9 Months or Less with Credit Cards
Here is a step by step plan to earn enough credit card rewards for a free vacation in 9 months or less.
Want to Win at Personal Finance? Start a Money Club
Want to really win at money management? Join the club.
Buy a Home You Can Afford With the Mortgage Suitcase Trick
When you're thinking about buying a home, it's easy to buy more house than you need (and get stuck with a pricier mortgage). Use this trick to save.
Make Your Hobby Pay Its Way
Hobbies generally end up in the expense category. Depending on the hobby, you may be paying for equipment, supplies, books and magazines, classes, training--the list goes on.
6 Amazing Volunteer Programs Around the World
Looking to tie a little volunteerism into your travels? These locations all over the world offer fun and fulfilling opportunities to make a difference.
7 Ways to Entertain Party Guests on a Shoestring Budget
Throwing an unforgettable soiree doesn't have to blow your budget. Keep your party guests entertained with these helpful tips.
10 Ways Working From Home Can Save (And Cost) You Big
Working from home will often help you save money, but not always.