Frugal Cottage

As things get tougher and money becomes scarcer we all have to start thinking outside the box. We have been so spoiled, for so long, that we take the most basic things for granted. When I was four years old we moved to Bolivia, in the middle of South America. I spent 30 very happy [...]

Surviving job loss means more than just surviving financially. But, realistically, if your finances tank, then all the other areas of your life become that much more difficult. Layoffs devastate your finances and lifestyle. Your budget goes nuts. Your family panics and spends all the savings. Your retirement goes. Your house goes. Your life goes.
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When people think of healthful food, they often think it costs more. Yet, during the Great Depression, some people actually got healthier because they could no longer afford the frills of processed foods, which were made of refined wheat and sugar. With a bit of planning and armed with the following tips, you can actually [...]