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If you’re on a frugal living quest, my most popular articles are a great place to start! Read on for the top frugal living articles on The Budget Diet.

The Top 10 Frugal Living Articles:

  1. Cut Your Spending by $400 a Month – Cut your spending by $13 a day, and you’ll save $400 a month and $4800 a year! Here’s a list of 88 ways to cut your spending…how many will you try?
  2. The Cheese Dip That Will Make You Famous – Serve it at your Super Bowl Party, serve it at a cocktail party, serve it anywhere and you’ll get rave reviews! It’s super easy, and you’ll have everyone asking for the recipe.
  3. Hot Coupon Codes for Big Savings – Take this pledge: I will never, ever leave the coupon code box blank. Make it your mission to always find a coupon code for extra savings…learn how!
  4. Easy at Home Teeth Whitening for Any Budget – Most people can whiten their teeth from home, using products that are already in their cabinets. Try this 2-step process using hydrogen peroxide & baking soda.
  5. Birthday Freebies – Think beyond just a free dessert! You’ll find birthday freebies like a $30 gift certificate from Benihana or a FREE Grand Slam Breakfast from Denny’s!
  6. How to Make Homemade Cleaning Products – Save your money with these recipes for homemade cleaning products. Most ingredients can be found in your kitchen like baking soda and vinegar.
  7. Eat In, Not Out – 5 Ways to Ditch the Drive-Thru – If you’re ready to ditch the drive-thru and save money, these 5 tips will get you started!
  8. Amazing Race Birthday Party – This Amazing Race Party is designed for pre-teens or teens. Party ideas include invitations, challenges, food and favors that can be adapted to your location.
  9. Top 30 Minute to Win It Games -There are tons of Minute to Win It games and ideas that you can use to set up the ultimate game night at your house.  Great for kids and adults alike.
  10. Fudge Pie – Fudge Pie is made with ingredients we almost always have on hand, and it takes just 30 minutes to make!

Kohl’s Cash: Everything You Need to Know

Who doesn’t love free cash? If you’re a longtime saver, you may already be familiar with the concept of cashback. Any frequent customer at the department store Kohl’s knows about the great loyalty program known as Kohl’s Cash. But if you’re new to this classic retail giant, then read on! Kohl’s is already a great … Read more

OfferUp vs. LetGo

Craigslist was created in 1995 to serve various communities across the world as classified ads. Instead of searching through various newspapers, you could post ads online and have them viewed by thousands or even millions of people.   Many people have used Craigslist to sell things they no longer need, ranging from electronics to household items … Read more

Wealthfront vs Betterment vs Vanguard – Which is Better and What’s Different?

Trying to determine which robo advisors are best can be a challenge. When comparing Wealthfront vs Betterment, you will have different pros and cons then when you compare Wealthfront vs Vanguard. Assessing the impacts of short-term capital gains, long-term capital gains, tax-advantaged accounts, tax-efficient investing, management fees, and retirement accounts all come up with different … Read more