Resolutions 2014: 4 Simple Tactics to Fatten Your Bank Account
The best time to start saving money? Ten years ago. The second-best time? Today. Use these tips to turn your finances around in 2014.
Author Archives: Donna Freedman
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.
What to Do With Ketchup Dregs: Getting the Most From Your Condiments
Sure, it’s just a few cents’ worth of food, if that. But we see no reason to waste it. Besides, it encourages culinary creativity.
Resolutions 2014: Kill Your Debt and Then Write Its Obituary
Wishing you hadn’t spent all that money doesn’t do you much good. Use these tips to slay the debt dragon once and for all.
Lesson From the Target Data Breach: You Need More Than 1 Credit Card
The Target data breach should be a reminder: If your plastic gets lost, stolen or hacked, having another card can keep your life running smoothly.
20-Plus Tips to Make the Most of Post-Holiday Clearance Sales
There will be crowds. But if you can handle the hubbub, you’ll score some great prices on stuff you use every day.
22 Uses for Dead Gift Cards
What do we do with all that empty plastic, especially because the holidays probably mean even more gift cards coming our way? We get creative. Or silly. Or both!
33 Ways to Make Your Loose Change Really Count
That old Miracle Whip jar full of loose coins can get you through a minor shortfall, pay for a few luxuries or even fund a long-term dream. These tips will help.