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Food is a basic necessity — regardless of your financial state. In tough economic times, how do Americans fill their kitchen cabinets? The following infographic explores the factors people consider when buying household groceries, as well as ways to save...

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When frugal fatigue sets in, sometimes all we need is a little Mintspiration to stay motivated to keep on saving. This week’s Mintspiration: picnic in the park.

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To DIY, or not to DIY: That is the question. There’s a lot of fulfillment in taking on a DIY project, but this hands-on approach definitely isn’t for everyone. The following infographic explores Americans’ attitudes about DIY projects and uncovers...

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  Striped Umbrella: Ikea ($29!) Emollient Mineral Sunscreen: Alba DIY Mason Jar Sippers Easy Up Do: The Gibson Roll DIY Slip ‘n’ Slide (awesome) Stay cool, Minters! (Click on “Launch Infographic” for an expanded view.)

It might not seem so long ago that our houses were worth more than our mortgages and political coups were started by militaries, not messages broadcast in 140 characters or less. But since the first smartphones hit stores in 2007,...

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Mintspiration: The process of being mentally stimulated to save money, especially in a creative way. Aka: Enjoying the simple things in life and living below your means. Read on for your quick dose of Mintspiration.

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While most people think of the numerous benefits of working from home (i.e. a flexible schedule, a non-existent commute, not dealing with nagging coworkers), there are big financial savings benefits when you telecommute, too. For those one in five Americans...

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Losing weight has a number of benefits, for your health and for your wallet. While dropping pounds can mean lower healthcare costs in the long run and cheaper food costs overall, some diet plans can be pretty pricey up front....

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If you can’t tell a stock from a bond or make sense of your savings account statement, it could be something in the water. Based on 25,000 Americans’ scores on a test of financial know-how, people’s grasp of personal finance...

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