Posted March 28, 2009 - 16:16 by Kate Luther
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but in this economy, most of us are foregoing that friendship in order to make ends meet. But just because we're not rolling in the dough doesn't mean we can't enjoy a few choice luxuries when we choose.
The secret is balance.
Posted March 25, 2009 - 08:44 by Catherine Shaffer
These are difficult economic times, but I'm getting tired of being told to spend my money on stuff, as if my personal saving habits are somehow ruining the economy. Instead of throwing money at retailers, let's throw it at people who really need it--the poor and disenfranchised who are most at risk in an economic downturn. Here are my top ten charity picks. I'd love to know what your favorites are, and will post a followup in a week or so with an updated list of recommended charities.
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 March 3, 2009 - 07:08 by Myscha Theriault
Newly married? To an active duty military member? Feeling like you landed on another planet where they speak an entirely different language of alphabet soup? Military culture shock is nothing to laugh at. Neither are the budget adjustments you'll need to make as you hop from base to base, setting up new home after new home. This article, written in collaboration with Kate Kashman of Military.Com, features five frugal resources new dependent spouses might not know about. Read on.
Posted March 2, 2009 - 17:01 by Jabulani Leffall
In an average week, an average chunky-blooded professional American could easily spend up to $140 on a combination of drinks that come with meals such as morning coffee, herbal tea, Jamba Juice or over-priced store-bought smoothies. This is to say nothing of the deceased potatoes, fermented wheat, tonics, spirits and dead grapes that some of us just must have in excess come Friday night through Sunday. Water anyone?
Posted March 2, 2009 - 12:12 by Linsey Knerl
I hadn’t been out shopping at a furniture mega-store in over 6 months. I just didn’t have the money to buy anything, and to be honest, I was way too busy to shop. Last night, however, I strolled through the furniture showroom with my jaw unhinged and my heart thumping: “Look at all this good-looking stuff!”
Posted February 18, 2009 - 07:41 by Catherine Shaffer
A lot of people think that banks have high security, but the most fortified brick-and-mortar institution in my town is the local Comcast office. This is where you have to go to drop off broken cable boxes or pay your bill if it's late and you don't want your service turned off. The clerks work behind a thick shield of bullet-proof glass, and there are two-sided, bullet-proof boxes at every station for transferring equipment. Surveillance cameras are placed in the corners of the room, and a large poster by the door makes it easy to estimate your height as you leave the building with that bag of loot.
Posted February 3, 2009 - 06:31 by Philip Brewer
The first few years after I got out of college my finances were seriously out of control. I was making pretty good money, but I was spending all of it. Worse, I wasn't keeping track, so I didn't even really know whether I was getting ahead or falling behind. During that period I more than once made some seriously unfrugal choices, simply because I didn't have cash on hand.
Posted February 2, 2009 - 13:11 by Nora Dunn
Are your credit card interest rates getting to you? Are those monthly cell phone bills a pain in the wallet? How about cable TV? Internet? Even the power bill? Would you like to reduce these charges without the hassle of changing suppliers? Read on, my frugal friend.
Posted January 26, 2009 - 14:13 by Linsey Knerl
The New Year usually brings about two very common goals for most people: Getting in shape and getting their finances under control. Dieting is the number one method of achieving the first, and you may also hear much about budgeting to address the second. Here’s what I’ve learned about both, and why they’re not really all that different.
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