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We all like nice things, but nobody wants to walk into a store and pay retail because that can be way too much. Thankfully, there are a lot of things you can buy that you should never pay full price for. With a little patience, some planning, and a willingness to look beyond the obvious … Read more
If you find it hard to save money right now, it is not your imagination. It really is harder. We have been living frugally for decades, and we have watched the rules change. These days, it takes a whole lot more detective work than it used to. That does not mean frugal living no longer … Read more
Habits don’t have to take a lot of time to cut expenses and spend less. We have found that tiny habits that save money can take just a few minutes, but be very effective. We’re sharing 20 of them today. Some were suggested by our viewers, some we’ve been doing for years, and we’re using … Read more
At one point in our marriage, we realized our budget was stuck in a rut. We were living frugally and saving money, but, It felt like we were pressing the gas and not getting anywhere. If you’ve ever lived in the Midwest, you know exactly what that’s like. Your tires are spinning in the snow, … Read more
Frugality doesn’t have to take hours out of your day. In fact, after over three decades of frugal living we have found that some of the best ways to save money take less than a minute. Over the years, we’ve built simple, repeatable micro money habits that allow us to live below our means. Most … Read more
Years ago, my husband, Larry, and I set out to save $30,000 in just 24 months. We were raising four boys on an income of about $40,000 a year, and there simply wasn’t room in our budget for waste. That meant taking a hard look at our spending habits and asking ourselves a difficult question: … Read more
Back in December, we shared six expenses we expected to increase in 2026. Unfortunately, many of those predictions have already become reality. But over the past few months, we’ve noticed three more expenses climbing faster than we expected. If you’re budgeting for rising costs, these are three areas you’ll want to watch so they don’t … Read more
No matter what your grocery shopping habits are, saving money on food is becoming trickier. From the way stores are designed to the psychology behind product placement and pricing, grocery stores are remarkably good at encouraging us to spend more than we intended. Fortunately, you can beat the system without clipping a single coupon. These … Read more
After more than three decades of living a frugal lifestyle, we’ve learned something which may surprise you. Frugal people don’t avoid spending money. In fact, we spend money all the time. The difference is that we spend money intentionally. Many of the things frugal people don’t do have nothing to do with being cheap. They … Read more
If you think Data Centers and your electric bills have nothing to do with each other, think again. Over the past few weeks we have heard from multiple readers and viewers who said their electric bills went up, way up, after a new data center moved into their area. Given the current, rapid proliferation of … Read more
