Posted January 22, 2010 - 06:00 by Philip Brewer
There are many strategies for frugality: Don't buy stuff you don't need. Stock up when you get a good price. Make smart decisions about when to pay up for quality and when to get the cheap stuff. Then there's what I call ruthless frugality: Always getting the best price.
Posted January 13, 2010 - 06:00 by Philip Brewer
The frugality blogosphere was buzzing last week with an article by Katherine Hibbert about how she was getting by in London spending just about nothing. People were arguing about whether her lifestyle was really frugal, simple, or sustainable.
Posted January 7, 2010 - 07:00 by Paul Michael
So you love watching movies for free, and you also love getting instant access to them. Well, if those movies happen to be documentaries, there is a great free online resource for you. And it's legal.
Posted December 17, 2009 - 18:56 by Sarah Winfrey
Brrr . . . it's cold outside. If you're at all like me, there's not too much that's worse than being really and truly cold . . . except maybe paying the electric bills that will fix that. Luckily, over the years I've found ways to stay warm, from the top of my head to the tips of my toes. As an added bonus, these are all ways that don't cost nearly as much as it would to run the heater all the time. Warm and snuggly, here we come!
Posted December 11, 2009 - 07:00 by Craig Ford
When looking for jobs in new markets people correctly investigate the cost of living. Cost of living is an important consideration when moving to a new location. Nevertheless, there are many false assumptions regarding the cost of living differences. The cost of living myth is that you cannot afford to move to certain cities unless you make “x” number of dollars. This simply is not true.Cost of living differences can be dealt with by lifestyle adjustments not just income adjustments.
Posted December 9, 2009 - 06:00 by Philip Brewer
Frugality sites are full of advice for cutting your expenses right away. Everybody's got a list of unnecessary expenses, an exhortation not to buy stuff you don't need, and some ideas for how you can get the things you do need more cheaply. Living cheaply for the long term is different. Call it "strategic frugality."
Posted December 8, 2009 - 07:00 by Marla Walters
The United States Department of Agriculture predicts that in 2010, the prices of meat or poultry will increase by 1.5% to 2.5%. The prices of fresh fruits and vegetables will rise 3% to 4%, as will cereal and bakery products. Based on this outlook, I would say this is a good year to learn how to garden, if you have not already. It also looks like a good year to watch for sales on cereal and do your own baking. Signs such as these, as well as the current unemployment rate, and devaluation of the dollar, all seem to support the wisdom of previous generations’ more frugal ways.
Posted November 17, 2009 - 08:00 by Sasha A. Rae
Need to deck out your apartment, but short on funds? Not sure where to find the good deals on furniture and household goods? Look no further than your local neighborhood. Connecting with local people and communities can help you find everything you need for your apartment and put you in touch with other like minded recyclers and freecyclers. Check out the latest new groups sprouting up online and find out how to furnish your place for free.
Posted October 13, 2009 - 08:00 by Xin Lu
Clothing swaps parties have become popular in recent years as frugal and fashion conscious men and women find that trading clothes is a great way to update a wardrobe for next to nothing. For those of you who are not into attending or organizing these parties, it is possible to trade your gently used clothes from the comfort of your home. Here are five websites that help you achieve this.
Posted October 8, 2009 - 06:00 by Anthony James Donnelly
"Barter." We hear that word a lot these days. Do a Google-search and you'll be deluged with websites on the subject. But what exactly is barter, why is barter seeing a huge resurgence due to the bad economy right now, and how can you get involved with bartering?
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