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How to Reduce Ancillary Expenses

February 16, 2022January 17, 2022 by Eliza Cross

Cutting ancillary expenses is one of the most effective ways to improve your bottom line. The bills we pay month after month, year after year, can really add up. Companies love to commit us to long contracts and automatic monthly payments, so we need to be vigilant about evaluating our ongoing expenses. Keeping our monthly … Read more

Frugal Meal Planning

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 by Eliza Cross

A ceramic bowl of spaghetti and meatballs

Cooking at home and implementing frugal meal planning is a wonderful way to save significant dollars. I’m always amazed at how much money we can save on food when I plan ahead and shop for groceries strategically. With a little creativity and planning, cooking at home doesn’t need to be a lot more work. How … Read more

The January Money Diet Needs You

December 31, 2020December 1, 2020 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

The next January Money Diet starts Jan. 1, 2021. (You can sign up here!)

As you probably know, the JMD is a fun, free 31-day challenge which helps thousands of people from all over the world save money and start the new year financially strong.

Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross is an author and food blogger who enjoys helping busy people with easy recipes and tips for gardening, holidays, and home. She is the founder of BENSA Bacon Lovers Society and Happy Simple Living, and the award-winning author of 17 cookbooks.