How Saving Money Is Better (and Easier) Than Earning It
There are a million websites out there dedicated to helping you make more money, but even more important, in many cases, is saving money. Here's why.
Open Enrollment Health Insurance: 4 Options That May Be More Affordable Than Your Employer’s Plan
Employer-provided health plans have outrageous premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums, and we often receive little benefit in return. These 4 options may be more affordable than your employer's plan.
Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Latte with Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
With a DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice and homemade PSL creamer, you can have your own fancy coffee beverage at a fraction of the price. And it's WAY better for you, ...
What to Buy at the Dollar Store (And What You Should Splurge On)
What at the dollar store is actually a good deal and what should we spend a little bit more on? Here are two handy lists for reference.
How to Make Gravy (And How It Can Liven Up Frugal Food)
Nothing helps stretch a meal, pull things together, or disguise less than stellar quality food like gravy. Here's how to make brown gravy and white gravy.
Get a FREE BOOK When You Buy The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Living
The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Living is loaded with the strategies I used to raise two kids as a single parent, gain financial independence, become debt-free, travel, and live well ...
5 Frugal Ways to Save Money That I Learned in Europe
Many parts of Europe live with a lot less disposable income than we have in the US. Can you adapt any of their money saving habits to cut your own ...
6 Frugal and Delicious Ways to Repurpose Leftovers
When times are tough, we can't afford to let anything go to waste. One way to stretch your food budget is by finding tasty ways to repurpose your leftovers.
Frugal Food Prep Keeps You On-Budget
When you prep your food ahead of time, dinner is on the table faster than you can say "drive-thru". Your budget (and your health) will thank you!
How to Mentally Adapt When You Have a Financial Emergency
A financial emergency is pretty overwhelming, but how you adapt mentally can make a world of difference in the outcome. Here are some things to consider.
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7 Lies People With Money Problems Tell Themselves
Sometimes money problems can linger because people believe certain fallacies to be true. Here are 7 lies that perpetually broke people tell themselves about money.
Cheap Eats: Stretch Your Budget with Thrifty $1 Meals
“Cheap Eats” are thrifty unglamorous meals that are reasonably filling, quick to make, (cooking utilities add up too), and less than a dollar per serving.
Get Your Vitamin D for FREE from Sunshine
Don’t avoid the sun – bask in it, get Vitamin D safely, and boost your immune system and your happiness while lowering your risk of multiple diseases.
25 Signs You Might Be a Frugal Living Rock Star
Do you enjoy saving a buck more than most people? Here are 25 signs that you might be a frugal living rock star! How many of them apply to you?
