Posted September 21, 2009 - 05:00 by Nora Dunn
Check out your thesaurus, and you may discover that “frugal” and “miserly” share many of the same words as their cousins. Let this be our warning; take frugal too far, and we can become miserly before we even know what hit us. This article explores my own personal struggle between spending and saving – while living on the road. And I need your help!
Posted August 18, 2009 - 05:00 by Philip Brewer
Why would someone choose to have less than they could? Lots of reasons. There are as many ways to live large as there are people who refuse to think small. Over the time I've been writing for Wise Bread, I've expanded my list of reasons by quite a bit.
Posted July 1, 2009 - 12:48 by Linsey Knerl
I’m a sucker for brand-name cleaning supplies, and while it’s no crime to be brand-loyal and use what works best for you and your family, often times there are shortcuts that can cut back on cleaning time – and out-of-pocket expenses. The July issue of All You Magazine had some of the most inspiring ways to get your cleaning jobs done for less. Here are my top picks, along with some additional ways to stretch that dollar!
Posted June 30, 2009 - 05:34 by Philip Brewer
The economy is way short of full employment, so naturally, consumer spending is down. Sooner or later employment, I think, will return to normal levels. Consumer spending will return to normal too--but don't look to the first half of this decade as "normal." Normal is something very different.
Posted April 2, 2009 - 06:20 by Philip Brewer
Something of an exaggeration, of course--a one-person household can be very frugal. But there's an underlying truth: A household is only as frugal as its least-frugal member.
Posted March 3, 2009 - 14:38 by Paul Michael
My wife brought this to my attention. I’m not an avid Oprah viewer, but usually when I tune in I hear good advice. And with the help of financial guru Suze Orman, she’s asking families all across America one simple question; what can you live without?
Posted January 18, 2009 - 18:55 by Jabulani Leffall
We must understand fundamentally while some of our exercises in saving go for naught and why when things turn around, we forget our lessons. Unfortunately in America just eat one bite from the tree of knowledge, just one trip out of town, just one spending spree, just one feel of fine fabric, one morsel of Kobe steak can actually program your hard drive in a way that’s hard to undo.
Posted November 26, 2008 - 21:04 by David DeFranza
Whether it's an unplanned layover, a means of making an early flight, or simply an attempt to save money on accommodation, the season of sleeping in airports is upon us. I know, I am doing it. With a little planning and preparation, your next night in the airport can be fun and comfortable. I promise.
Posted November 25, 2008 - 06:47 by David DeFranza
Here in the United States, Thanksgiving is a holiday governed by some fairly specific traditions. We know that these traditions are mostly modern inventions, but on some level we all invoke the myth that our celebrations are a reenactment of the first thanksgiving. This is fine, but there is still a lot we can learn about frugality from the first Thanksgiving celebration. Here are five lessons.
Posted November 22, 2008 - 12:44 by Myscha Theriault
Looking to make the most of your money saving opportunities while cooking for the meat and potato lovers in your family? Find the cost of your favorite cuts is putting a rather large dent in your child's college fund? Read on. Help has arrived.
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