Posted 1 week 2 days ago by Paul Michael
How are you doing with your money? Do you have everything under control, or are you spending a little more than you should? Well, if you'd like to blow even more of your money, this list will help you empty your bank account in half the time you usually do. Enjoy.
Posted 4 weeks 4 days ago by Philip Brewer
Many couples keep their finances partially (or even completely) separate. One big reason is that spending joint money on individual expenses can lead to disputes, and keeping separate accounts can reduce that. There is, however, another reason to keep some amount of personal money: Simplifying budgeting.
Posted 5 weeks 4 days ago by Myscha Theriault
I understand we all need to make a buck. I also understand that the folks in charge need to make decisions about things such as price hikes and product locations according to whatever their marketing and sales gurus are telling them. But three standard events that occur at basically every grocery store on a semi-regular basis throw me for a loop every time.
Posted 6 weeks 1 day ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Live in California? Fed up with the budget crisis? If you could whisper a suggestion in your state reps ear or our illustrious governor, what would you suggest?
Posted 8 weeks 4 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Whether you’re a bit strapped for cash, or you’re facing the dreaded task of defrosting your freezer, it’s always good to do a complete “use it up” routine with your food supply. Here are steps for keeping it delicious and making the best of what you have.
Posted 9 weeks 1 day ago by WC Porter
We hear it all the time: Time is Money. But do we really treat our time with the same respect we treat our money? If we really do believe that time is valuable shouldn't we be budgeting it out just as strictly as we do our money? Who knew playing video games (or trying to) could teach such an important lesson?
Posted 9 weeks 2 days ago by Julie Rains
One of my favorite frugal resources is the community college. Even though I’ve taken several classes at my local college, I’ve barely tapped into the depth of resources available not only to enrolled students but also to community members. Here are ideas on getting value from your tuition and tax money, especially useful for the currently employed, unemployed, entrepreneurs, and business owners interested in starting a new career, expanding skills, and saving money.
Posted 10 weeks 3 days ago by Paul Michael
It’s a question I’m asked at least a few times a day when I use my check card, usually by one of those little card-reading machines (although sometimes, an actual living person asks, too). Being someone who hates the word “credit” I have always opted for “debit” and proceeded to enter my PIN number. But have I been doing it all wrong?
Posted 11 weeks 2 days ago by WC Porter
Buying a new computer can be a pretty scary expense to shell out for. But by saving beforehand without dipping into your savings or into your weekly paycheck takes all the guilt out of the buying process. The best part? You can use this to buy just about anything...
Posted 11 weeks 4 days ago by Paul Michael
If you love Craigslist, and use the free section to either post products or get great deals, you really need to read this. Because there’s a dirty secret to Craigslist that most people don’t know about it, and the free section gets hit with it most.
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| Andrea Dickson | 5 | 5 |
| Carrie Kirby | 2 | 1 |
| Frugal Duchess | 2 | 0 |
| Jeff Yeager | 4 | 3 |
| Julie Rains | 3 | 7 |
| Linsey Knerl | 12 | 20 |
| Myscha Theriault | 5 | 24 |
| Nora Dunn | 3 | 7 |
| Paul Michael | 6 | 14 |
| Philip Brewer | 9 | 21 |
| Silicon Valley Blogger | 2 | 0 |
| Torley Wong | 3 | 4 |
| Xin Lu | 8 | 14 |
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