Posted September 25, 2009 - 07:00 by Financial Samurai
People have a notion that they must amass a certain amount of money, no matter how long it takes, before they can retire. But what if it took you 40 years of work to reach $1 million, and the very next year you died?
Posted September 21, 2009 - 06:00 by Vincent Scordo
My immigrant parents have taught me many lessons about saving money and leading a high quality life via being practical, but the following ten lessons were most influential in shaping how I lead my life as a thirty-something today. Some of the lessons are what would be described as old school and some may be overly simplistic, but the hard truth is that each lesson works!
Posted September 7, 2009 - 06:00 by Nora Dunn
The curse of momentum keeps us in our chairs, living lives we aren’t passionate about. Once stuck in a routine, it is easier to perpetually roll along in the same direction than it is to halt your momentum and reevaluate your path. Here's how to recognize when your momentum has turned sour, then work on how to break the pattern.
Posted August 20, 2009 - 06:01 by Debbie Dragon
I don't travel just to sleep in fancy hotel beds, and I prefer to keep as much of my travel budget available for entertainment as possible! You might be able to save money on your travel accommodations with the following tips:
Posted July 30, 2009 - 09:00 by Jeff Yeager
With the average American family of four spending almost $4,000 per year on clothing, think of the money you can save by extending the life of your clothes and hanging onto them longer. Here are some practical ways to do just that.
Posted July 27, 2009 - 15:00 by Frugal Duchess
Here's what adoption agencies and pet shops don't tell you about your future pet. Find out these hidden rules & costs of owning pets before you bring home your furry friend.
Posted July 24, 2009 - 06:00 by Paul Michael
There’s one fact that is undeniable in America; we just don’t walk enough. A dependence on automobiles, elevators and escalators, coupled with a growing lack of interest in exercise and a healthy diet, has made walking something of a rarity in most parts of America. And it’s costing you, in so many ways.
Posted July 24, 2009 - 04:19 by Will Chen
If you're in the Los Angeles area, don't forget to check out the Frugal Fe$tival this Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Woodley Park in Van Nuys. The Frugal Fe$tival is hosted by Julia Scott, a popular LA bargain blogger.
Posted July 20, 2009 - 08:00 by Frugal Duchess
What keeps me up late at night? I worry about becoming a bag lady. And I have plenty of company; a lot of women (and some men also)have secret fears about living on the streets without money or sanity. Here's how I cope.
Posted July 18, 2009 - 09:00 by Xin Lu
Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this economic climate due to job loss and investment losses. With this shift to frugality it seems that shopping at thrift or dollar stores is suddenly trendy. However, will this new wave of frugality last?
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