Frugality
Name brand products use a lot of clever marketing to make shoppers think it's better than store brand. Learn to…
Looking back on a year of going cable-free, Trent Hamm describes his experiences with streaming-only and what he's not missing…
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. As Valentine’s Day is a celebration of romantic love, many couples use…
Saving on energy bills isn't just important in cold winters or hot summers; learn how to save on your energy…
The "buyerarchy" of needs helps consumers make financially stable decisions about their future needs and purchases of everday needs.
A few months ago, I made an offhand mention of the fact that I find breaking down common household tasks…
If your situation is anything like our family’s, the upcoming week or two involves a lot of meal planning, gift…
On The Simple Dollar, I’ve often written about my love for cookbooks. My friends and family know about this and…
At our home in the winter, we usually keep the temperature low enough so that we’re all pretty comfortable if…
Whether by train, plane or automobile, there are simple, yet effective ways to keep traveling costs low during the holidays.
The other day, I was talking with a friend about how people often have way more than they need for…
It’s like clockwork. Every year, right around Black Friday, I start getting messages from readers asking for holiday gift ideas.…
Over the next few days, many families across America are celebrating Thanksgiving with a big dinner to be shared with…
Lately, Instant Pots aren't holding a shine to slow-cooker recipes. It seems the disadvantages of an Instant Pot are outweighing…
Set yourself up for success by pre-loading frugality in your everyday decisions and actions. You'll find that it becomes instinctual…
Here in north-central Iowa where I live, we recently enjoyed a severe and unseasonal November cold snap which drove the…
I want to start off by telling you a story, one that I’ve brought up in bits and pieces in…
Over the last several months, we’ve been gradually transitioning from a “recipes first” methodology of cooking to an “ingredients first”…
