Tips to cut costs and boost your savings. WFMY News 2 Anchor Lauren Coleman takes the a no-spend week challenge.

Participants vow to spend money only on the essentials and forego discretionary purchases for 31 days.

Also called "low-buy July," the challenge doesn't mean spending no money at all. After all, you can't avoid paying for essentials like housing, food and utilities. But you can be more mindful about ...

With that in mind, I decided to attempt my own walking challenge, walking 30 minutes every day for a month. Turns out there are more benefits than I ever realized.

The 30-Day No Spend Challenge worksheet helps you pause unnecessary spending and build better money habits. Over 30 days, you’ll avoid spending on non-essentials.

Viral "no-spend" challenges- a commitment to only buy essential items- are becoming more popular among consumers in Colorado.

The no-spend challenge also encourages you to fix things instead of replacing them. Fix the stove, the fridge, the car or whatever other big ticket item you’re considering tossing for a newer ...