Living on a Budget

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    15 Ways to Save on Christmas This Year

    Every year, millions of Americans go all out for Christmas. And this year will likely be no different. In fact, almost one-third of consumers said they were still paying off last year’s gifts — in October. But if you’re sick…

  • Stop Paying for These Things to Save Money Now

    37 Things You Should Stop Paying for ASAP

    With so many increasing demands on our budgets these days, the last thing you want to do is spend money when you don’t need to. There are many small, hidden costs you can cut out with little hassle or fanfare…

  • Eggs, Insulin, and More Things That Are Too Expensive Now

    16 Things That Have No Business Being As Expensive As They Are

    There’s been a lot of talk about inflation, even though it dropped to 2.6% this year. Still, some things have become too expensive – and the prices aren’t going down. Here are some of the buys that are no longer worth…

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    10 Best and Worst Places to Live on Minimum Wage in America

    As housing costs have continued to outpace wages, no one suffers more than minimum-wage workers. However, some places are more affordable than others and provide a better chance for low-income employees to make a decent life for themselves. Here are…

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    Applesauce?! 10 Creative and Delicious Ways To Spruce Up Instant Mashed Potatoes

    We’ve all been there — short on time and cash, looking for a quick meal to make, but still craving something comforting, filling, and delicious. If you immediately thought of mashed potatoes as your go-to comfort meal, then you’ve come…

  • ‘It’s Just More Fun!’: Frugal Habits People Would Keep Even If They Became Rich

    Anyone who has, is going through, or will go through a financially tight period of time in this life can all at once understand the game of sorts that evolves when it comes to saving as much money as possible. …