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

A 25-year banking pro says to be skeptical of social media tips and start investing 'any amount' you can

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Racquel Oden is the US head of wealth and private banking at HSBC.

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My husband has tricks that save us $300 or more a month on groceries, from signing up for memberships to stocking up on non-perishables

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Baby in cart
The author's husband has five tricks to save money for shopping groceries.

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When I went on my first cruise, I did 5 things to save money without cheapening the experience

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I saved money on my first cruise by opting out of package upgrades and booking an interior cabin.

Waverly Colville

I live with my parents and work a remote job. From student loans to 'fun money,' here's where every penny of my paycheck goes.

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