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Host a Killer Mardi Gras Party Without Killing Your Budget
Nancy Dunham on February 9, 2017
If you’re in the mood to celebrate, but a trip to New Orleans is not in the cards, celebrate anyway with these 7 easy tips.
Top 25 Cities for Ringing in 2017 Without Ruining Your Budget
Karla Bowsher on December 19, 2016
In the best cities, fireworks are legal, the weather is good and costs are low.
8 Secrets to Building a Budget That Works
Donna Freedman on October 25, 2016
Taking charge of your finances can be tough. Use these tactics to get maximum gain with no pain.
5 Strategies That Make It Fun to Live on a Budget
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 21, 2016
Living on a budget doesn’t have to be boring. Make saving more of a game and you might even have fun. Here are some ideas for doing so.
Easy Steps for Giving to Charity, on a Budget
Marilyn Lewis on June 30, 2016
New technology and emerging approaches to charity make it easier than ever to make a contribution — small or large — and make a difference.
4 ‘Hidden’ Homeownership Costs That Wreck Budgets
Krystal Steinmetz on June 8, 2016
Writing a check for the mortgage payment is just the beginning. Knowing these extra homeownership expenses can keep you from blowing the budget.
10 Budget-Friendly Cities to Visit This Summer
Karla Bowsher on May 20, 2016
The No. 1 city might be a bit cliche, but it’s cheap — at least this summer.
You Got a Fix for the U.S. Budget? Here’s Your Chance to Test It
Ari Cetron on April 28, 2016
The game “The Fiscal Ship” allows you to see how your tax policy and spending ideas would play out. Hint: It’s harder than it looks.
Best Budget-Friendly Graduation Gifts of 2016
Marilyn Lewis on April 6, 2016
Here are scores of great affordable ideas for honoring a graduating student — whether you’re looking for a gift that is essential, meaningful, inspirational or just plain fun.
21 Delicious Ways to Eat Gluten-Free on a Budget
Marilyn Lewis on March 21, 2016
Going gluten-free can drive you into the poorhouse if you let it. Here is the lowdown on how to eat gluten-free in a way that is both healthy and economical.
America’s Coolest Budget Travel Secret: Alpine Huts
Marilyn Lewis on March 17, 2016
Less rustic than camping and more exotic than a hotel, a vacation spent in backcountry alpine huts and lodges combines lower-cost lodging and a healthy outdoor adventure.
Ask Stacy: How Can You Budget With an Irregular Income?
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 12, 2016
This reader would like to have a budget, but like lots of self-employed Americans, doesn’t have a steady income. Here are three steps to take control of your financial future in spite of irregular earnings.
Should You Scrap Your Monthly Budget?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 3, 2015
Do you struggle with the wild variations in expenses that come with holidays, back-to-school supplies and your kids’ sporting gear? If monthly budgeting isn’t working for you, try this.
How the Federal Budget Deal Could Cost You $50,000
Karla Bowsher on October 30, 2015
Congress’ new budget deal kills a Social Security claiming strategy that helped many Americans boost their retirement benefits. Find out what the change means for you.
New Budget Could Open the Gate for Robocalls to Your Cellphone
Krystal Steinmetz on October 29, 2015
A provision in the federal budget that creates an exception for some debt collectors runs counter to recent progress by the Federal Communications Commission to restrict non-emergency robocalls.
The 8 Most Satisfying Hotels in North America — for Any Budget
Karla Bowsher on July 16, 2015
Which hotels rank highest for consumer satisfaction? An annual J.D. Power and Associates study gives you the scoop.
Get Your Kid Off to College Well Prepared, on a Budget
Donna Freedman on June 17, 2015
A guide to what your freshman will need, and how to get it without stressing out or overpaying.
Small Budget? Here Are America’s 10 Most Affordable Big Cities
Karla Bowsher on June 10, 2015
These large cities were selected specifically for their low costs of living. Find out what that means for residents’ bottom lines and whether your city made the cut.
Stretch Your Budget And Boost Your Health With 14 Superfoods
Kentin Waits on March 23, 2015
If you’ve never heard of superfoods, it might be time to get acquainted with these power-packed staples of good health.
Milk Turnaround Promises a Bright Spot in Your Budget
Krystal Steinmetz on January 22, 2015
After setting record high prices last year, the cost of milk is expected to take a dramatic drop this year.
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