The usual rule of thumb is 3 to 6 months' income. Of course that's silly--the size of your emergency fund needs to be based on your spending, not your income. But even 3
If you're tired of the time and effort it takes to hit the grocery store, take a look around. There are plenty of other places to get your weekly groceries.
Save some money on gift wrapping supplies this year by looking beyond the store gift wrap display and dressing your gifts in something out of the ordinary.
From soups to sauces, using frugal chicken stock is a great way to pump up the flavor in a variety of dishes. Check out these delicious and surprising recipes.
The humble, affordable lentil is delicious and full of protein. You're sure to find something tasty in this collection of 35 easy to prepare lentil recipes.
It's easy to spend a lot when going vegan or vegetarian. But by shopping smarter and choosing the right pantry items, a healthy diet doesn't have to be harmful to your wallet.
You can get a lot of stuff you need at the dollar store at unbeatable prices — just as long as you know what products are real bargains, and which ones really aren't.
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Figuring the Size of Your Emergency Fund
The usual rule of thumb is 3 to 6 months' income. Of course that's silly--the size of your emergency fund needs to be based on your spending, not your income. But even 3
10 Affordable Alternatives to the Grocery Store
If you're tired of the time and effort it takes to hit the grocery store, take a look around. There are plenty of other places to get your weekly groceries.
15 Cheap, Clever, and Attractive Ways to Save on Gift Wrapping Paper
Save some money on gift wrapping supplies this year by looking beyond the store gift wrap display and dressing your gifts in something out of the ordinary.
25 Tasty Ways to Use Chicken Stock
From soups to sauces, using frugal chicken stock is a great way to pump up the flavor in a variety of dishes. Check out these delicious and surprising recipes.
35 Mouth Watering Lentil Recipes
The humble, affordable lentil is delicious and full of protein. You're sure to find something tasty in this collection of 35 easy to prepare lentil recipes.
10 Great Uses for Old Ties
Thrift stores (and maybe even your very own closet) tend to be filled with used ties. Give them new life with one of these easy DIY projects.
10 Really Easy Ways to Unclog Drains
When you're faced with a clogged drain and the plunger won't work, these 10 techniques could save you the cost of a plumber.
12 Delicious, Healthy, and Inexpensive Snack Options
Skip expensive store bought, processed snack "foods," and replace them with these real food snacks that cost less in dollars and calories.
How to Eat Well on Just $20 a Week (With Meal Plans!)
If you shop smart and keep your recipes simple and healthful, you really can eat for a whole week on just $20. Here's how.
25 Frugal Items for Your Organic Vegan Grocery List
It's easy to spend a lot when going vegan or vegetarian. But by shopping smarter and choosing the right pantry items, a healthy diet doesn't have to be harmful to your wallet.
10 Things You Should Never Buy at the Dollar Store (and 10 You Should)
You can get a lot of stuff you need at the dollar store at unbeatable prices — just as long as you know what products are real bargains, and which ones really aren't.
4 Ways to Protect Your Retirement From Inflation
It's not just enough to save for retirement; you need to make sure your money is inflation proof, too.
Horizon Organic Milk: Is it All Just Lies?
There are some misleading and downright deceptive statements on Horizon Organic's packaging. Let's deal with them one at a time.
9 Ways to Tell If a Stock is Worth Buying
Wondering whether a stock is worth your investment? Here are a bunch of ways to decide!
Breaking the Bread Code: How to Get the Freshest Loaf
Discover the color code that will lead you to the freshest loaf on the store shelf every time.
Top 5 Ways Thieves Use Your Stolen Credit Card
Your credit card is gone. By the time you report the loss, it's likely one of the following crimes has already happened.
5 Things Keeping You From a Life of Financial Independence
These are common obstacles that could be standing between you and sweet financial freedom.
15 Home Decorating Ideas for Under $5
It can be a struggle to keep your household decorations interesting while keeping your budget in check, but these 15 ideas will help you do both.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money at the Movies?
Tell us how you save money at the movies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
15 Halloween Costumes for People Who Hate Dressing Up
If you think dressing up is a drag but still need a get up for a costume party, consider one of these low-effort, high-reward "costumes."