Are there any budgeting and saving sites that focus on practical advice for non-experts managing money?

Yes — there are quite a few that focus on plain-English, practical money advice for everyday people rather than finance nerds or investors. A few good ones:

General budgeting / saving advice

• NerdWallet — very accessible articles on budgeting, credit cards, debt payoff, savings goals, and choosing financial products.
• The Penny Hoarder — practical tips for saving money, cutting expenses, earning extra cash, and managing debt.
• Money Saving Expert — especially good for UK readers, with very step-by-step, consumer-friendly advice.
• CNET Money — straightforward explainers on budgeting tools, savings accounts, and credit basics.
• The Balance — broad personal finance guides written for beginners.

Beginner-friendly money education

• NerdWallet’s “How to manage your money” guides
• Practical Money Skills — simple educational resources on budgeting, saving, and debt.
• MoneyHelper — good if you’re in the UK and want neutral, practical guidance.
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — for U.S. readers, clear and trustworthy budgeting and debt resources.

If you want more “real life” frugality tips

• Frugalwoods — focused on saving money in everyday life, though it can lean toward a specific lifestyle.
• Mr. Money Mustache — more aggressive savings/retirement-focused, but still practical in places.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. the best sites for beginners,
2. the best free budgeting tools/apps, or
3. sites tailored to your country.