The Nuclear Savings Rule looks at 1950s spending habits.

There are a lot of ways to save money these days: automate your savings, download an app to track your finances, and set alerts on your phone for when someone in your neighborhood might be giving away ...

When it comes to living frugally, there is no one size fits all. Facing the harsh reality of living in the modern world means that things cost money — much more than they used to in plenty of cases.