Build an Emergency Fund
So how do you put aside money for a rainy day when life feels like a steady downpour? Here are 4 steps to follow.
Great Vacation on a Budget
Laura Bruce and travel experts help you get your dream vacation for less.
Cool Dorm Digs on a Budget
Get inspired! Try these 10 ideas to create the coolest and chicest pad on campus.
Cheap Explorations
Learn how you can get the whole family involved in finding fun (and cheap!) places to visit.
Find Free Family Fun
8 tips for finding free kid-sized fun in your neighborhood that won’t break the bank.
You Asked, They Answered
Learn how to make Laura’s non-toxic cleaning kit, Todd’s iced coffee and more!
10 Ways to Shop Smarter
From the supermarket to your Saturday night wardrobe, it’s simple to shop and save.
Saving vs. Splurging
Check out our list of what’s in and what’s out when it comes to smart spending.
Dating After Divorce
How do you get back in the dating game? Whether you’re divorced, separated, single or somewhere in between, here are 10 pieces of advice that work for almost everyone.
Protect Your Marriage
Don’t let money ruin your relationship! Get 10 tips from psychologist and former financial adviser Cristy Lopez — who’ll be featured on episodes of Downsized.
Stretching $20
Is it possible to get by on less than $20 for two days? Go ahead, test it out! Here are some tips on how to rise to (and even beat) the challenge.





