A Frugal Way to Spend a Rainy Day
A co-worker was just talking about how over the weekend, her neighborhood lost power for an entire day. Something about a line being cut. Living in the D.C. area, there are plenty of places to go for...
View ArticleSwagBucks
Who likes getting something for nothing? I’ve seen SwagBucks mentioned around the blogosphere a few times, but I had never checked it out til this week, and I must say, I’m hooked. What is SwagBucks?...
View ArticleI am a huge fan of recycling, but…
This post over at Consumerist made me laugh. Turn your old credit cards into jewelry! I suppose it could be a good way for some to remember to stop spending. Put that American Express card on your...
View ArticleThoughtful, Inexpensive Gifts
Yesterday, one of my tasks was to mail my dad’s Father’s Day gift. He never needs a gift, of course, but for the past 8 years, I’ve been getting him the same exact thing. A mix CD. Okay, so it’s not...
View ArticleFrugality is in!
Yesterday, I got an ad in my e-mail with the subject line “Versatile = Frugal.” It caught my eye only because the word “frugal” was in the title, so I guess their advertising works. Being frugal is...
View ArticleThere’s frugal and then there’s cheap…
But where do you draw the line? I think that perhaps there isn’t a defined line between frugal and cheap, but rather it has to do with a person’s perception of things. For example, a friend of mine...
View ArticleFrugal vs. Cheap Redux
I’m really enjoying all the comments on yesterday’s post about being frugal versus being cheap. Sarah made an excellent point. “To me, frugal is getting the most for your money. Cheap is being frugal...
View ArticleWho knew toilet paper was such a big deal?
The other day, my roommate accused me of being cheap. You see, we take turns buying certain things for the apartment – dish detergent, coffee, toilet paper. The stuff we both use regularly. There’s...
View ArticleSaving money and being left out?
A few of my coworkers go on a quick coffee run every morning. It’s definitely a social outing, and a nice break from the office. I always bring my coffee to work (saves money and tastes much better),...
View ArticleFrugal Air Conditioning
The weather here has been ridiculous. Hot and humid. Depending on where you live, you might be dealing with the same things. I live in an apartment building where the electric bill is included in my...
View ArticleBenefits of Living a Frugal Life on Purpose
Simple living and financial independence does not have to do with depriving yourself of money or things. Actually, living a frugal life on purpose can be quite beneficial. Living a frugal lifestyle is...
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High Quality Items You Can Buy at the Dollar Store
My mom raised me to be a dollar store shopper. And while I’ll admit that most of the things you manage to get at the dollar store are of terrible quality — there are definitely a few great finds that...
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How to Buy a Car While Living Paycheck to Paycheck
If every bill you receive gives you anxiety, you don’t quite know where all your money goes and you just can’t seem to get ahead, then you’re living paycheck to paycheck. If it’s time for a new car,...
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Down Payment Facts For Home Buyers
Down payment facts for home buyers are incredibly important; these aspects of buying and paying for a home may be glossed over in the planning stages during the initial excitement over potentially...
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Auto Loans: Three Financial Mistakes To Avoid
Are you planning on buying a car and need an auto loan? There are three financial mistakes to avoid when you’re in the market for a new car, truck, pickup, or SUV that can make a big difference in...
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Saving Money On Travel
What are your favorite tricks you use when you’re interested in saving money on travel? There are many ways to travel affordably if you know how and where to look. Do Your Cheap Travel Homework There...
View ArticleThere’s frugal and then there’s cheap…
But where do you draw the line? I think that perhaps there isn’t a defined line between frugal and cheap, but rather it has to do with a person’s perception of things. For example, a friend of mine...
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Should You Join The Military To Pay For College?
Should you join the military to pay for college? Many are tempted, especially in the wake of the passage of the Forever GI Bill. At the time of this writing, that modification to the military’s...
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Saving Money In The 2020 Economy
Do you need to save more money in the 2020 economy? There are some developments in the last days of 2019 that will have an effect on some aspects of life, while other money-saving ideas are...
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How To Recover From Holiday Spending
Holiday spending is stressful, and many Americans overextend their credit cards, take credit card cash advances, and apply for new credit during their holiday shopping. How can you recover from all of...
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