Author: Donna Freedman
4 Rules for Creating a Painless Budget
Donna Freedman on September 18, 2018
Find out how to craft a spending plan that allows you to reach your goals — and doesn’t hurt.
The 15 Absolute Best Ways to Save on Your Home and Garden
Donna Freedman on September 4, 2018
Half the fun of owning (or renting) a space is making it a comfortable, pleasing place to live, but you don’t have to go broke doing it.
Good Looks Boost Earning Power: So, What If You’re Not Beautiful?
Donna Freedman on August 29, 2018
Research shows that how we look affects what we earn. However, there are ways to take on this workplace bias.
10 Ways to Redecorate Your Home for Free
Donna Freedman on August 12, 2018
The dog days of August are the perfect time to give your house a fresh look on the cheap.
14 Radical but Effective Ways to Cut Your Grocery Costs
Donna Freedman on July 15, 2018
Here’s where you can buy groceries at warehouse-club prices — if not cheaper — without having to pay the annual membership fee.
4 Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars on Cleaning Each Year
Donna Freedman on July 11, 2018
Keeping your house tidy shouldn’t cost a bundle. These simple tips can save you hundreds of dollars — or more — each year.
10 Critters That Can Totally Kill Your Vacation
Donna Freedman on July 9, 2018
It’s possible to avoid many animal encounters by keeping your eyes open. But peril might lurk where you least expect it.
A 7-Step Plan to Stop Stressing About Your Finances
Donna Freedman on July 7, 2018
Money is a perennial cause of anxiety in the U.S. Here’s how to take control of your cash – and quit tearing your hair out.
30 Everyday Problems You Can Solve With Petroleum Jelly
Donna Freedman on July 4, 2018
It’s not just for baby bottoms: Vaseline can address dozens of problems and replace a cabinet full of products.
4 Ways to Get Free or Low-Cost Dental Care
Donna Freedman on June 12, 2018
Keep your teeth and wallet intact with some good personal practices and knowing the tricks of the dental industry.
What Garbage and Recycling Workers Earn in Every State
Donna Freedman on June 12, 2018
One man’s trash is another man’s paycheck. Here’s how much people who do this dirty — and dangerous — job earn across the country.
5 Critical Money Moves to Make Before Your 40s Are Over
Donna Freedman on May 29, 2018
Even in your 40s, it’s not too late to get your finances in order. Put these items at the top of your must-do list.
State by State: Where People Have the Highest and Lowest Credit Scores
Donna Freedman on May 14, 2018
Want to know where your state ranks? Check out these credit snapshots.
America’s 15 Highest-Paid Mayors
Donna Freedman on March 27, 2018
Riding herd on a large, complex city is certainly a challenge. But the size of their domain is not all that determines their pay.
82 Amazing and Environmentally Friendly Uses for Vinegar
Donna Freedman on March 7, 2018
Vinegar is arguably the most versatile product in your house. Find out how to use it, from cleaning veggies to whitening teeth and de-skunking a dog.
9 Expensive Cleaning Supplies You Can Easily Make for Pennies
Donna Freedman on March 6, 2018
Find out how you can replace these overpriced cleaning supplies for just a few cents.
20 Things That Are Cheaper at Walmart Than on Amazon
Donna Freedman on March 3, 2018
These 500-pound gorillas of retail both like to claim the lowest-price title, but a new study says neither is completely dominant.
State by State: Where Americans Are Best and Worst at Managing Debt
Donna Freedman on February 12, 2018
Data from more than half a million borrowers shows that people lower-income states often manage their debt better than those where incomes are higher.
6 Ways to Keep a Stellar Credit Score in Retirement
Donna Freedman on February 12, 2018
Debt is on the rise for older Americans, so they also need to keep a sharper eye on their credit scores.
States With the Highest and Lowest Internet Connectivity
Donna Freedman on January 22, 2018
The U.S. Census Bureau has released a state-by-state report about internet access. The most-connected state will surprise you.
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