Frugal Rules

Filing for bankruptcy is usually the last resort for someone to get relief from financial difficulties. If you are dealing with excessive debt, you might be considering this solution.

Every situation is different. It may be best for you to file chapter 7 or chapter 13 to relieve your financial hardship. However, there are other options.

If you are facing d...

Getting a passport is already expensive. Paying nearly $20 for two small photos can feel like one more unnecessary charge, especially when several people in your family need passports at the same time.

The good news is that you have options. You can have a passport photo taken at a nearby pharmacy, post office, shipping store, or AAA branch. You can also take th...

YNAB is one of the best-known budgeting apps for a reason. It gives every dollar a job, encourages you to plan ahead, and forces you to pay attention to where your money is going.

However, it isn’t the right budgeting tool for everyone.

The service costs $109 per year or $14.99 per month. Some people also find the system too hands-on, want better investmen...

I now have just over 100 pickleball paddles, and as someone who is frugal, I am always looking for the best budget pickleball paddles for your buck.

That said, I don’t just want a cheap paddle, but I want a paddle that plays really good at a low price, thus saving ...

I have a 2007 Honda Pilot, and my car keys weren’t working in the only door on the car that takes a key. So, I immediately tried to get my keys made at a Lowes. Fail, Lowes doesn’t make car keys in 2026. So, who makes keys near you?

Thankfully, a quick internet search helped me find where I could get keys made near me.

I found there’s more than one option ...