For 32 years, Stieg Larsson and Eva Gabrielsson shared a life and a home. She says she even helped the celebrated Swedish author research his best-selling trilogy of novels that started with "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo." But because Larsson died in 2004 without a will, none of the profits … [Read more...] about 11 essential documents for unmarried couples
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Staycations for frugal families
When I was in school, my parents worked full time and taking a week off for a vacation wasn't always possible. Instead, they would take a day or two off during the spring break week and we'd do fun things in town. If you'd rather not spend spring break spending, why not stay in your city instead of … [Read more...] about Staycations for frugal families
Free game of bowling when PBA bowler scores a 300 game
As a sponsor of the 2019 PBA Tour, Go Bowling has 30 televised events of this long-running tournament. If a PBA bowler bowls a 300 game on any televised event (website specifies Fox or FS1) during the 2019 PBA Tour Schedule, Go Bowling will offer everyone who registers in America a free game of … [Read more...] about Free game of bowling when PBA bowler scores a 300 game
15 fun things to do between Christmas and New Year’s
The presents were all unwrapped with glee, the toys played with (for a little while at least) and the stockings have been raided. The kids are getting antsy and you've already heard the "B" word -- ”I’m bored.” Don’t despair. The period between Christmas and the return to school after New … [Read more...] about 15 fun things to do between Christmas and New Year’s
New Year’s resolutions that will save you money
This year, make a change that will help you keep more change in your own pocket with one of these money-saving resolutions. And we asked a few Living on the Cheap experts to share their best resolutions: Money-Saving Resolution #1: Learn a new skill. Learning keeps your mind agile and … [Read more...] about New Year’s resolutions that will save you money
Free coding classes and apps for kids
As a parent who graduated in the '80s, I found the list of classes looked like a foreign language: Learn to Run Linux, The Easy Way with Scratch, Learn to Build with Unity, Explore with Arduino. To me, they all sounded intriguing, but would my son agree? After reading through the list, … [Read more...] about Free coding classes and apps for kids
Holiday travel tips for you and your dog
Holiday travel is mostly about visiting family, but when dogs are involved, both visitor and host will benefit by laying some ground rules. You wouldn’t, after all want your holiday to be ruined by humans barking and growling over bad dog behavior. If you’re visiting We know, we know … Your dog … [Read more...] about Holiday travel tips for you and your dog
Save money by daring to change holiday traditions
If you secretly wish that you could skip the whole holiday gift-giving chaos, you are not alone. A recent survey found that 33% of Americans would rather skip the holiday season than spend money on gifts. We can feel their pain. In fact, 46% of Americans are carrying some credit card debt, and … [Read more...] about Save money by daring to change holiday traditions
Throw a haunting Halloween bash on a budget
Halloween is one of those times of year in which we can all revert to being kids. We dress up and enjoy a little extra candy and parties. Planning a Halloween party can be so much fun. However, it's also easy to get carried away and find yourself spending a small fortune. Save the scares for the … [Read more...] about Throw a haunting Halloween bash on a budget
102+ cheap and easy Halloween costumes
Halloween will be here before you know it. Save your money for the candy you'll be giving out to trick-or-treaters by skipping the high-priced, mass-produced, store-bought costumes this year. You can make awesome custom Halloween costumes that will outshine anything you can buy in the store, … [Read more...] about 102+ cheap and easy Halloween costumes
Back to school: Is it time for your student to have a cellphone?
With a son going into fifth grade, I’m one of the few holdouts among the class parents who hasn’t given into peer pressure and gotten my child a smart phone. I have my reasons, most notably among them, he hasn’t asked for one ... yet. Truth be told, I also don’t think he’s ready for the … [Read more...] about Back to school: Is it time for your student to have a cellphone?
10 tips to organize your back-to-school life
When the kids go back to school, life should get easier, right? Nope. It gets way more complicated. You need to get the kids to school and back (if they don’t ride the bus). You need to get them to soccer/swim/ballet practice. They need lunches and after-school snacks. They have homework. And then … [Read more...] about 10 tips to organize your back-to-school life
