Frugal Living
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Fuel expenses are inevitable for drivers, but a variety of apps can help you find cheap gas stations near you to ensure you get the best price at the pump. Which apps are the easiest to use and can help you save the most on fuel? Here’s a rundown of the best gas finder apps.
The Buy Nothing Project is a community where people give and receive all kinds of goods without money — and form connections with each other in the process. Find out how to join one in your area and how it can help you save money and live a greener lifestyle.
If you’re tired of painfully high gas prices, Upside lets you save up to $0.25 per gallon and find the cheapest gas stations in your area. But how does it stack up to the competition?
Almost 2 million Americans live on minimum wage, which despite inflation hasn’t increased since 2009. But is that a living wage? Explore the ins and outs of living on just $7.25 per hour through both a fictional American named Kai and the stories of real-life Americans who do it every day.
Are you looking for ways to save money on your monthly budget? Unemployment is on the rise and many are fearful they might lose their jobs. So there’s never been a better time to look at how much you’re spending each month to find ways to cut back and save.
Your grandparents and great-grandparents were on to something. Their frugality and resourcefulness helped them adapt to some truly challenging situations. Follow their lead, and you too can learn to be self-sufficient no matter what life throws at you.
Getting away is expensive. According to an American Express survey, the average American spends $1,145 on summer travel. That figure includes everything from long weekends in affordable outdoor adventure destinations, to extended holidays in spendy international hotspots, to once-in-a-lifetime getaways to exclusive honeymoon resorts. No matter what you have in mind for your next trip, you’ll
Think back to the last time you used a microwave oven. Maybe you were reheating some cold coffee or popping a bag of popcorn. Or maybe you were using it to “make dinner” by heating up something in a little plastic tray. These uses of the microwave are good for saving time, but not much
Is your closet overflowing? Does your car not fit in the garage anymore? If so, it might be time to get rid of a few things. Of course, that can be easier said than done. First of all, your garbage collector might not be amused if you deposit 30 bags of junk on the curb.
Suppose one morning, your coffee maker breaks. There are two things you can do: repair it or replace it. Unfortunately, the “repair” option isn’t always easy. You can try to fix the machine yourself, or ask a handy family member for help. But if that doesn’t work, you might be out of options. These days, local
These days, a college education is hugely expensive. According to the College Board, the annual “sticker price” of tuition and fees range from $3,440 at a community college to over $32,000 at a private, four-year college. Steep costs have caused many college graduates to start their working life with thousands of dollars in student loan debt. At the same time,
One of the perks of living a frugal lifestyle is that it’s also a greener lifestyle. For example, when you bike to work instead of driving, you buy less gas and also produce less air pollution. Likewise, when you buy and eat less meat, you lower your grocery bill and also save fuel, water, and other resources. And, by getting
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