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Wayne lives on $1065 a month income, but his expenses are $1500 a month. His $125,000 nest egg will have to top up his income and last him for years.

A look at shortcomings and how to address them when it comes to living to a standard you set for yourself.

A look at shortcomings and how to address them when it comes to living to a standard you set for yourself.

A look at shortcomings and how to address them when it comes to living to a standard you set for yourself.

Bartering is a lost art in our society but it's making a comeback. See how one family uses bartering to save money and live a rich lifestyle.

One of the standard tenets of living frugally - almost like a secret handshake - is to always shop around, to always seek a better deal and to never be afraid to switch suppliers for a cheaper source. But sometimes loyalty pays. This report is from my most recent experience.

Creating a budget is fairly easy. You create a plan that allows you to live within your means, what's hard is actually sticking to the budget you create.

Even if you don't live a frugal lifestyle, you probably do a few things that save you money. Here are a few tips that everyone can implement to save some money.

Extreme saving has become a much celebrated ideal. But sometimes all the virtues that come with simple living and resource conservation are at odds with a person's unhealthy attitudes and tendencies. If ignored, these supposedly money-saving moves can open up a Pandora's box of unwanted consequences that outweigh by far any money or resources the person ended up saving.

When shipping containers reach the end of their voyaging lives, what happens to them? They're being re-purposed as homes, offices and even medical clinics!

You can read one article after another about how to menu-plan, clip coupons, find good deals on produce, can and freeze in season, and get your toiletries for free, but if you don't follow through on what you've learned, you won't see the savings.

The cold weather is upon us, and for many that can mean an increase in heating bills. Fortunately there are many low cost ways to lower your heating bills.

The cold weather is upon us, and for many that can mean an increase in heating bills. Fortunately there are many low cost ways to lower your heating bills.

In an ideal world we would all eat more organically grown food. Although choosing to go organic can be expensive, it doesn't have to put you over budget.

In an ideal world we would all eat more organically grown food. Although choosing to go organic can be expensive, it doesn't have to put you over budget.

The holiday gift giving season can create a lot of waste. Here are some tips on how to give a waste free gift this holiday season.

The holiday gift giving season can create a lot of waste. Here are some tips on how to give a waste free gift this holiday season.