Posted May 28, 2009 - 10:26 by Myscha Theriault
Shopping
Sounds simple, doesn't it? Just look for a deal and make it your mission to come home with the item. It doesn't take long after making the switch from shopaholic to savvy spender to realize there is WAY more to it than that. How much do you buy at one time? How do you balance tying up your liquid cash on the front end to snag a deal with maintaining your monthly savings goals? How much is too much? Where will you store everything? How do you track your rebates and organize your coupons? Arrrggghh!!!!! Don't worry. We've got your back.
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Posted May 23, 2009 - 08:00 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Lifestyle
For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance their budget. Sometimes, however, frugal choices can hinder you beyond the benefit of the dollar saved. Here are five tell-tale signs that you’ve done yourself no favors in your quest to cut costs.
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Posted March 16, 2009 - 06:10 by Tisha Tolar
Personal Finance
While I am a cash-only person by circumstance (paid off the credit cards and never reopened accounts), I am so grateful that I live in a cash world. Of course, having only cash is not always convenient and does occasionally make it difficult to rent a car – but overall I am so happy to no longer be a slave to the credit card industry and the high interest rates that are overwhelming so many people around the nation.There are also so very good reasons why using only cash is completely logical.
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Posted January 12, 2009 - 10:54 by Myscha Theriault
Lifestyle
Feeling frazzled with newly incorporated frugality strategies? Last couple of DIY projects and bulk shopping runs send you over the edge into loony land? I have SO been there. Here are four products we use to streamline logistics and re-channel stress into productivity.
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Posted November 25, 2008 - 06:47 by David DeFranza
Frugal Living
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.
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Posted November 6, 2008 - 13:58 by Myscha Theriault
Shopping, Lifestyle
Reviewing your household budget from top to bottom? Looking for ways to maintain your lifestyle while making precision based choices on your shopping runs? Me too. And since we are currently in the middle of jump starting a home from the ground up again, I've recently had the opportunity to walk through the entire house with pencil and paper listing options for quite literally, savings in every room.
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Posted September 10, 2008 - 12:16 by Jason White
Frugal Living
I've grown up hearing the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It never occurred to me that this saying could apply to a frugal lifestyle. How often do you really wear something out before replacing it? I mean, really wear it out--to the point where it is barely recognizable. There are pros and cons to fully using up the useful life (and then some) of our household possessions, and deciding when to replace something can pose a significant threat to your financial picture.
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Posted August 5, 2008 - 17:08 by Kate Luther
Frugal Living, Shopping, Food and Drink, Budgeting
If you're like me, a trip to the store for a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk can easily run $30 to $40 bucks. Has inflation just really gone up in my neck of the woods? No... I just always seem to find other things I need.
But now that we've moved to the country - and I mean, really out in the country - running to the store is more than just a quick jaunt around the corner. In fact, going to the grocery store means "going into town" and that's somewhat of an event all by itself.
So, to save on gas and to avoid multiple trips to the store, I decided to rethink the way I shopped. Here's five easy ways to cut your grocery bill and get the most from your shopping trip.
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Posted July 21, 2008 - 07:00 by Jason White
DIY
I'm pretty good around the house. I can make most small, household repairs, and have even been known to take on a larger DIY project or two to save a buck. However, I know my limitations, and will gladly call in the experts when I am out of my league.
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Posted July 14, 2008 - 08:05 by Myscha Theriault
Lifestyle
Are you a Frugal Duchess fan? Can’t keep from tuning in to her blog to read about luxury living for less? Then you’ll be delighted to know that Sharon Harvey Rosenberg has a new book out.
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