I swore by booking 'guarantee' cabins to save money on cruises. After a few nightmare experiences, I'd never do it again.

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Allie Hubers and husband on balcony on Serenade Alaska cruise
I spent years swearing by "guarantee" cabins to save money on cruises. After dozens of sailings, my luck began to run out.

Allie Hubers

I'm a 75-year-old retiree in Newark. My partner and I spend $150 a week on groceries and save money by skipping meat.

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John Goldstein with his home garden.
John Goldstein grows tomatoes and herbs to have fresh ingredients to cook with.

John Goldstein

I'm a CEO who teaches private wealth management. You can make huge savings by avoiding these spending traps.

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Rob Mallernee, the CEO of Eton Solutions, lectures at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

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I left my life in New York to move to London with my husband. The financial trade-offs made it the best decision for us.

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The writer posing in front of a green lawn and bridge in the UK.
My quality of life has improved in London, largely due to the financial trade-offs I made when moving here.

Currie Engel

I bought a cheap minivan and lived out of it while getting my college degree — doing so helped me graduate debt-free

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Woman sitting on top of car, smiling
For almost two years, I chose to live in a minivan I bought for cheap on Facebook Marketplace while completing my bachelor's degree so I could save money and graduate without debt.

Andrea Sadowski

I've traveled to all 50 states. Here are 5 things I never waste my money on when I'm in a new city.

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Ashley Nealy smiling in glacier national park
After traveling to all 50 states, I became more intentional about how I spend my money on vacation in a new place.

Ashley Nealy

I've been shopping at Dollar Tree for 20 years. I love it, but there are 8 things I never buy at the budget chain

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Author Terri Peters smiling in front of a Dollar Tree
As someone who regularly shops at Dollar Tree for items my family uses frequently, there are a few things I never buy from the discount chain.

Terri Peters

We went from being a 2-car household to just sharing one. So far, the benefits have outweighed the inconvenience.

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Abby Lane's partner (left) and Abby Lane (right) posing for a photo outdoors
My fiancé and I set goals to save money for our wedding and future home in 2026.

Abby Lane

I'm a dietitian who loves Aldi. I rely on these 11 items to feed my family of 4 on a budget.

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Cartons of eggs stacked at Aldi
My family goes through two dozen eggs per week.

Jennifer Messineo

I moved my family to a tiny Wyoming town for 2 years to save money. Despite the drawbacks, our brief sacrifice paid off.

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Author Christian Allred, wife, holding son
Short-term living in a tiny town in Wyoming helped us save enough money to buy property in a different part of the US.

Christian Allred

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