From groceries and household hacks to financial tips and everyday discounts, these practical strategies can help you stretch ...

If you have existing credit card balances, look to pay at least 25% of what you owe in 2026. You can use a credit card payoff ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports post-holiday tips to regain budget control, including a no-spend month, reducing shopping ...

The same NerdWallet study found that 46% of Americans want to save money for emergencies in 2026. Start with whatever you can spare. Make it $20, $50, $75 or whatever jibes with your budget right now.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- This week is Money Smart Week and Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin gave some money-saving tips to get you started. Treasurer Conyears-Ervin has five tips to get out of ...

Not every cost-saving measure has to be an obvious lifestyle change. Frugality is a personal choice and mindset, more than it is specific habits, hobbies, or behaviors. So, even at its core, being ...

After 5 years of grocery inflation, the new year might be a great time to rethink your grocery budget, which will help both your wallet and your waistline.

Stretch your income without a raise this year. Some simple and easy money tweaks, like automation, meal prep and cash-back ...

A typical budget asks you to decide how you’re allowed to spend money in advance, then track every dollar you spend to make sure you follow the plan. This tedium is less than ideal for most lifestyles ...

Learn how to use gift cards wisely with smart tips to avoid waste, boost savings, and get the most value from every gift card you receive.

Is there a way you can budget when you are broke. Being broke means you are struggling to survive on a daily basis and make ends meet. The basic idea of budgeting while being broke is the same as ...