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After lodging and airfare, food is the traveler's biggest expense. Cut the cost, eat well, and learn more about your hosts with these travel dining tips.
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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4 Sort-of Small Kitchen Gadgets that Equal Big Savings!
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Refinancing your mortgage can be a sound financial move. But how do you figure out when you'll break even? Let's crunch numbers.
3 Supposed Etiquette Faux Pas That Actually Make You Look Good
The rules of etiquette sometimes seem arcane and inflexible. Don't beat yourself up if you trip over one of these faux pas — own your flub and win.
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The Simple Way to Decide Which Credit Card to Pay Off First
Don't just wing it. When credit card debt is piling up, one of these strategies can kick your repayment plan into high gear.
25 Easy Ways to Make Your Life More Interesting
It's easy to get trapped in a humdrum routine. Shake things up with one or more of these simple activities, lessons, experiments, and adventures.
9 Car Parts That Are Safe to Buy Used
Before your car repair bill drives off with your hard-earned money, consider lowering costs with some cheaper (and still reliable) used parts.
100 Easy Ways to Brighten Someone's Day
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4 Secrets to Eating Great Food for Cheap While Traveling
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17 DIY Projects to Make Your Home Look Amazing (and 3 You Shouldn't Try)
Stop staring at those ugly cabinets and do something! These easy DIY projects can totally transform your home.
Colorstrology and 3 Modern Décor Trends That Will Fit Any Budget
You don't need to go broke redesigning your home. These modern decor trends can transform your space for a lot less than you think.
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.
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What can you do to entertain the family on vacation without breaking the bank? Quite a lot, actually.
How to Make an Emergency Preparedness Kit
Don't put off prepping for a disaster until it's too late. It's time to get your emergency kit together, STAT.
These 5 Apps Will Help You Finally Organize Your Money
Any one of these easy-to-use apps will help you start and keep a budget that works for you. What are you waiting for?