Last year when I shared my techniques for holiday shopping with "fake money," many of you wanted to try it. Well...let's get going! Here are some new ideas for generating fake mone
If you’re willing to be patient, gracious, and alert to opportunities, you can enjoy free meals on certain occasions. Here are ways that have worked for me.
Having no money has never kept me from having a good time. Over the years I’ve developed several pot luck-style parties that are not only easy to tweak for just about any location
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How to Use the Holidays to Teach Kids About Money
The holidays are full of family, fun, and even personal finance. 'Tis the season to teach your kids how to master their money!
Hang Frames Perfectly Every Time With These 5 Picture Hanging Hacks
Decorate your place with pictures, artwork, and anything else in a frame quickly and accurately with these simple tricks.
6 Celebrities With Shockingly Low Net Worths
You won't catch any of these spendthrift celebs on Frugal Lives of the Rich and Famous.
These 15 Road Trip Snacks Make It All About the Journey
Are we there yet? Who cares when the car is filled with delicious — and healthy — snacks and treats like these!
6 Easy Ways to Get Free Travel
Travel doesn't have to be expensive, in fact, you can see the world for free if you know where to look.
Christmas Shopping With Fake Money: Time to Get Started
Last year when I shared my techniques for holiday shopping with "fake money," many of you wanted to try it. Well...let's get going! Here are some new ideas for generating fake mone
10 Expensive Things That Look Cheap
It's smart to spend more to buy quality and value. But it's doubly dumb to pay way, way more and wind up something that delivers so much less.
11 Basic Questions About Retirement Saving Everyone Should Ask
Retirement savings can be complicated. Get ahead of the curve by brushing up on the basics.
How to Calculate Future Value, and Why It Matters
Discover how simple spreadsheet projections about future investments can help you make long-term decisions today.
9 Frugal Ways to Treat the Common Cold
Don't spend a bundle on medicines to fight the common cold — you can alleviate most symptoms just as well with these inexpensive home remedies.
5 Perfectly Respectable Ways To Get A Free Meal
If you’re willing to be patient, gracious, and alert to opportunities, you can enjoy free meals on certain occasions. Here are ways that have worked for me.
The Simple Way to Save Enough Money for Your Dream Goals
Stop dreaming about a house, a car, or a wonderful vacation. Make those big purchases real with this simple long-term savings strategy.
How to Make Ends Meet When You're House Poor
Home is meant to be a haven. If it's leaving you racked with debt (and stress), it's time to consider these options.
3 Reasons Taking a Loan For Your Wedding Is a Bad Idea
A big wedding comes with a hefty price tag. Borrowing to pay for it will have you saying "I do" to years of debt, too.
The 5 Best Blow Dryers
You can let nature dry your hair on its own, or you can shape your locks according to your whim with one of these five best hair dryers. Your choice!
How to Manage Money When You Hate Thinking About It
If the thought of managing your green has you seeing red, take heart; it doesn't have to be complicated!
9 Easy Home Improvements That Add Thousands to Your Listing
Grab your paintbrush! A few simple (and frugal!) improvements can add much-needed curb appeal — and dollars — to your home's selling price.
5 Potluck Parties That Help You Share the Wealth
Having no money has never kept me from having a good time. Over the years I’ve developed several pot luck-style parties that are not only easy to tweak for just about any location
The High Cost of Keeping Warm
Keeping your home warm this winter comes at a cost — a rather high one, if you're not careful.
5 Smart Places to Stash Your Kid's College Savings
Sending your kids to college is expensive. These investment vehicles are the smartest ways to start saving up.