Donna Freedman

A former newspaper journalist, Donna Freedman has been a staff writer for MSN Money and Get Rich Slowly, and freelanced for a wide variety of online and print publications. She got a college degree at age 52 (better late than REALLY late) on full scholarship. Now she lives and writes the frugal life in Anchorage, Alaska, and blogs at DonnaFreedman.com.

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The Top 8 Sources of Retirement Income, According to Retirees

on November 29, 2023

Despite inflation and the cost of living, 64% are confident they’ll be financially comfortable in retirement.

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12 Ways You Can Get Gift Cards for Free

on November 28, 2023

Get yourself some extra buying power.

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7 Smart Uses for Rubbing Alcohol

on November 27, 2023

Used right, rubbing alcohol can make your world cleaner, safer and – believe it or not – better-smelling.

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6 Surprising Benefits of Exercising Outdoors in the Winter

on November 25, 2023

Challenging, sure. But winter outdoor exercise has advantages that outweigh the inconvenience and that initial chill.

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5 of the Worst Turkey Cooking Mistakes You Can Make

on November 22, 2023

Done right, a Thanksgiving feast creates wonderful memories. Done wrong, it could send someone to the ER.

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11 Kitchen Scraps You Should Never Toss — and How To Use Them

on November 21, 2023

Turn odds and ends into new meals. Restore “stale” food to its former freshness. Kitchen alchemy can save you big bucks.

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10 of the Best Ways To Save on Thanksgiving Dinner in 2023

on November 20, 2023

Entertain friends and family in great style while keeping your wallet intact.

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10 Easy Grocery Swaps That Will Save You Big Money

on November 13, 2023

Supermarket prices are out of control. Fortunately, a few simple changes can help save your food budget.

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9 Hotels Offering You the Best Sleep of Your Life

on November 6, 2023

Luxurious sleep is now an amenity. If you need the best rest, these inns can help.

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9 Money Moves To Prioritize This Fall

on November 2, 2023

Now is the time to fix what’s wrong, build stronger finances and avoid dragging any bad habits into the coming new year.

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11 Surprising Things You Can Buy With Food Stamps

on November 1, 2023

SNAP is designed to help low-income Americans buy nutritious food, but some of these “food” items might surprise you.

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How to Get Every Last Drop Out of 11 Household Products

on October 4, 2023

We’re paying a lot more for the things we need. So why shouldn’t we get to use all of what we pay for?

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18 Things You Should Not Do in Retirement

on October 3, 2023

Some retirement mistakes operate under the radar. Here’s how to avoid unwise decisions.

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10 Embarrassing Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

on September 29, 2023

Some boneheaded stunts happen when no one is watching. But sometimes they can have personal or professional repercussions.

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20 Household Items You Can Easily Make (and Not Buy)

on September 26, 2023

You will be amazed at the array of products you can easily DIY for a fraction of the cost you would pay at a store.

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8 Reasons You Overspend on Takeout Food

on September 20, 2023

Most Americans now opt for takeout versus dine-in. So don’t make it pricier by making these mistakes.

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6 Smart Things To Do With Extra Canned Foods

on September 19, 2023

Too often our pantries are jammed with canned stuff no one eats or we can’t even remember buying. Here are some no-waste ways to clear the cupboard.

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11 Ways to Earn Passive Income in Retirement

on September 5, 2023

These simple ways of earning money without a lot of active, ongoing effort can stretch your retirement dollars.

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15 of the Best Ways To Stop Overspending in 2023

on August 30, 2023

Spending more than you earn is not a sustainable way to live. Use these tactics to get what you need without breaking the bank.

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10 of the Weirdest Types of Insurance Out There

on August 18, 2023

Even in an industry built on “what’s the worst that could happen?” these coverages take the cake.

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