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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The average American household consumes more and more meat every year and prices are skyrocketing. Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage. When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money. Most importantly, reduce food waste.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. These days, our kids are always quick to tell me whenever they score a deal, and they’ve both grown up to be good and frugal consumers. I ran the numbers.