Jeff Yeager is the author of The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches and UltimateCheapskate.com.
Jeff Yeager's profilePosted January 1, 2010 - 19:29 by Jeff Yeager
Fabric softener sheets: My wife loves them but I think they are a waste of money. Rather than argue with my wonderful wife, I found some creative ways to reuse spent fabric softener sheets.
Posted November 29, 2009 - 08:00 by Jeff Yeager
Here are 20 creative ways to repurpose today's worn out nylon pantyhose. Use them to shine your shoes, scrub your valuables, or reduce your heating bills!
Posted November 26, 2009 - 07:00 by Jeff Yeager
A little spending moderation can't hurt this holiday season, and it might even put us back in touch with the true spirit and ideals of the season. Here's how to enjoy the holidays and avoid a financial hangover come New Years Day.
Posted October 19, 2009 - 05:00 by Jeff Yeager
Americans buy more than one billion pounds of pumpkins at Halloween, and the vast majority of those end up in the trash. But at my house, we eat our jack-o-lantern, every last bit of it.
Posted August 13, 2009 - 12:00 by Jeff Yeager
If you've not been on a bicycle since you were a kid, maybe this is the summer to rediscover the joy and freedom of what it arguably the fastest machine ever invented by man. It's inexpensive, eco-friendly, healthy, and, I bet, will give you memories to last a lifetime.
Posted August 7, 2009 - 05:00 by Jeff Yeager
U.S. lawn care services is a $12 billion annual industry. Why not reduce the size of your lawn and save money, time and the environment too?
Posted July 30, 2009 - 09:00 by Jeff Yeager
With the average American family of four spending almost $4,000 per year on clothing, think of the money you can save by extending the life of your clothes and hanging onto them longer. Here are some practical ways to do just that.
Posted July 22, 2009 - 12:00 by Jeff Yeager
Want to save money and protect the environment while on vacation? Get eco-friendly and genuine travel experiences by following these 7 rules of budget travel.
Posted June 27, 2009 - 22:50 by Jeff Yeager
The recession may have a silver lining in the form of better quality of life. Learn the 6 ways the recession has inspired us to save money and live well.
Posted June 7, 2009 - 09:14 by Jeff Yeager
Learning to drive a car with a manual transmission might not only save you some major embarrassment in life, but it can also save you gas and some serious money.
Posted June 6, 2009 - 12:23 by Jeff Yeager
Ignore the new "eco-apparel" hype. The most eco-friendly thing you can do when it comes to your clothes closet is to be a cheapskate and simply consume less
Posted June 5, 2009 - 07:06 by Jeff Yeager
More than half a BILLION phone books are printed and distributed every year in the U.S., which is nearly two books for every American. That consumes about 19 million trees. Here's how to help curb this waste of paper and make the best use of outdated phone books you have on hand.
Posted February 4, 2008 - 15:56 by Jeff Yeager
For my latest TV appearance, I had to prepare a three course cheapskate menu using ony ingredients costing under $1 a pound and, as an added hook I promised to incorporate creative ways to use up those little packets of condiments we all seem to take too many of whenever we get carryout. Oh, did I mention I put all the food in my messenger bag and bicycled all the way to the TV station?
Posted January 24, 2008 - 12:20 by Jeff Yeager
Wise Bread blogger Jeff Yeager is promoting his new book on frugal living with the cheapest book tour ever! He'll bike instead of drive, and couchsurf instead of staying in hotels. While other authors are spending thousands of dollars promoting their books, Jeff will mooch across America to prove that frugality can be fun. This is his story.
Posted December 26, 2007 - 17:22 by Jeff Yeager
Living on less can be funny, but it's not a joke. It's the only financial advice that will work for almost everyone, and it might just save the world - and your sanity - to boot. The Today Show's "Ultimate Cheapskate" is in the house and explains how.
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