Frugal Living
You Tell Me: What’s the Hardest Part About Being Frugal?
Being frugal isn’t always easy. I’ll be honest and admit there are some weeks I’m much more frugal than others. Sometimes I do it all. I shop three different stores, carefully matching coupons to sales prices. [...]
Have a Complaint? Don’t Get Mad. Get Satisfaction!
A couple of weeks ago I hit the Carl’s Jr. drivethru with the kids. Let’s ignore for a moment the fact that this was neither a frugal nor a healthy dinner choice. It was that kind [...]
How to Be Frugal With Your Time
Time management. It’s one of those subjects that you either love or hate. If you love organizing and scheduling, you love it. If you struggle to find enough time in your day, you hate it. In [...]
Using the Library for Frugal Fun
I’m in love with the library. There. I’ve admitted it. I remember when I was growing up, going to the library was a huge deal. I looked forward to picking out books that would transport me [...]
Frugal Living is Not a Sprint. It’s a Marathon.
Frequently I get questions from people, asking how to save money. Often they want a rundown of all the different ways they can do things that impact their budget in a positive way. The money-saving possibilities [...]
How to Keep Valentine’s Day Frugal
I realize that many people are not big fans of Valentine’s Day and they think it is a made up holiday promoted heavily by retailers. That may be the case but that reasoning does not fly [...]
Taylor Bean & Whitaker Bankruptcy: Who is Representing the People?
When mortgage company Taylor Bean & Whitaker (TBW) filed bankruptcy in August, a lot of everyday people were left in a lurch. Some didn’t know to whom they should send their mortgage payment. Some, like me, [...]
How to Lose Weight Without Spending a Lot of Money
One of the top New Years resolutions every year is losing weight. Fortunately for those of us who are trying to lose weight and get out of debt at the same time, you can lose weight [...]
Tightwad Tuesday: Green Gift Wrapping Guide
This is a guest post from Mrs. Money who blogs about saving money and the environment at The Ultimate Money Blog. She blogs about saving money and the environment while living a frugal life. If you [...]
Christmas Presents for the Frugal Person in Your Life
Well, the busiest shopping week of the year is upon us. On Friday, millions of people will brave the crowds in the wee hours of the morning, just to score a deal on Christmas gifts. Me? [...]
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