Nearly 40 million people today depend on food stamps (formally, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP). The average benefit? Around $133 a month, or about $4 a day for food. Many of the rest of us struggle with food prices, too. So who doesn’t want ideas for cheap but tasty … [Read more...] about Free guide and recipes for delicious cheap, healthy meals
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Free or low-cost home security strategies
You want to keep your home safe from thieves, but you don't want to spend a fortune doing so because, frankly, you don't have a fortune worth stealing. Technology has significantly brought down the cost of home security systems and home surveillance cameras, many of which you can install … [Read more...] about Free or low-cost home security strategies
Fall apple and pumpkin recipes + DIY pumpkin puree
Fall is here, and it's time for hot cider, hearty stews and, naturally, pumpkins and apples. They’re everywhere – piled in front of grocery stores and farmers markets, decorating the classroom and even gracing the front desk at the gym. And why not? They’re colorful, festive, have a long shelf life … [Read more...] about Fall apple and pumpkin recipes + DIY pumpkin puree
What to look for in a starter home
You’ve dreamed for years of buying your first home, and now it’s time. You’ve created Pinterest boards dotted with photos of beautiful home decor, watched all the episodes of HGTV’s “House Hunters” and spent hours trolling listings online. You know exactly what you want. But have you done … [Read more...] about What to look for in a starter home
How to teach your children to budget
We’ve all heard the horror stories: young people who graduate from college, move back home with their parents, make very little money and mishandle the cash they do earn. As many as 40 percent of millennials still receive financial help from their parents, according to 2015 statistics … [Read more...] about How to teach your children to budget
How to leave college with less student loan debt
More than half of students who attended college left school in debt, according to the May 2019 report by the Federal Reserve. The amount of education-related debt in 2018 was typically between between $20,000 and $24,999, and two in ten of those students who still owe money are behind in their … [Read more...] about How to leave college with less student loan debt
How to improve your credit score on the cheap
Have you ever felt like you have to have money to have a good credit score but you can only have a good credit score if you have money? This guest post by Sa El, co-founder of CreditKnocks.com, can help you navigate the line between earning good credit and having it. According to a white paper by … [Read more...] about How to improve your credit score on the cheap
Equifax data breach settlement: how to file a claim
Equifax Inc. has agreed to pay a minimum of $575 million as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the 50 states as well as the territories of the United States. If you were affected, you can file for your share of the … [Read more...] about Equifax data breach settlement: how to file a claim
Free and low-cost resources for homeschooling
Homeschooling is the most rapidly growing educational segment in the United States. An estimated 2 million students were homeschooled in 2010, and their numbers continue to rise. With such a large number of families homeschooling, it’s no surprise that homeschool resources is a growing … [Read more...] about Free and low-cost resources for homeschooling
10 things college students should learn about money
Heading off to college? Congratulations. You’ll be surprised that much of the learning you’ll do over the next four years has less to do with the classroom than with life. If you’re like many young adults, college is the first time you’ll keep your own schedule, plan your own meals, manage your … [Read more...] about 10 things college students should learn about money
30-plus discounts teachers can use all year long
Teachers are rarely paid what they're worth. Recognizing that, many businesses offer discounts to teachers year--round. Living on the Cheap has been rounding up great school supply deals, providing tips on how to save on school lunches and dressing for fall without breaking the bank. This is also a … [Read more...] about 30-plus discounts teachers can use all year long
Quick and easy ways to take better photos
You spend lots of money taking your family on vacation miles from home. You want your vacation photos to be perfect. Nothing is more disappointing than vacation photos that miss the mark. Why not spend a few minutes learning techniques that can make your family vacation photo winners? Ed … [Read more...] about Quick and easy ways to take better photos
