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Frugal Red Herrings: Money-Savers That Cost You in Other Ways

Are your money-saving ways just an illusion? Find out if you're falling prey to these frugal red herrings.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Personal Finance, Frugal Living

6 Frugal Promises I Have Not Kept

I have made a number of public declarations of my frugal ambitions over the years here on Wise Bread. Here are some of my biggest failures.

by: Andrea Karim | channel: Budgeting, Health and Beauty, Lifestyle

The Frugal Balance: Staying Away from Financial Extremes

One of the most underrated financial x-factors in our lives is our relationship with money and the inner psychology of how we deal with our finances. I suspect that it is bec

by: Nora Dunn | channel: Personal Finance, Lifestyle

Jettison the junk: why clutter clouds your mind and saps your energy

There's a man who lives down the street from me who's a big fan of dumpster diving. And by "fan" I mean, that's all he does. His back yard is a sea of garbage. He has 30 broken ref

by: Andrea Karim | channel: Debt Management, Lifestyle

The seven deadly sins of consumerism (and the frugal redemption).

Sit ye down, hold your loved ones tight, and get ready for the seven deadliest sins of the modern day consumer. [more]

by: Paul Michael | channel: Debt Management, Lifestyle

It's NATURAL for me to spend as I do!

Turns out that my brain, rather like the devil, MAKES ME DO IT. Spend too much, that is. Via Consumerist: [more]

by: Andrea Karim | channel: Lifestyle

Handling Emotions and Money

Note: I'm writing this short post to solicit advice from fellow bloggers and readers, rather than to offer much fruitful advice. [more]

by: Andrea Karim | channel: Frugal Living

Can I Conquer My Vanity for the Sake of My Sanity?

The truth is, frugality terrifies me because it assaults my vanity, and makes me fear for my dignity.

by: Andrea Karim | channel: Lifestyle