Posted November 12, 2009 - 08:00 by Sierra Black
Even in this tough economy, there's a booming market in personal carbon credits. People are realizing that being "green" in an environmental sense is as valuable as being "green" in a financial one. Carbon offsets can be a great tool to reveal the true cost of our consumer choices. But they can also be fraudulent or foolish. Here's how to find the good ones.
Posted October 27, 2009 - 07:00 by Sierra Black
Getting a great deal on a used car is easy if you know how. Here are 9 tips from a frugal family on how to get the most out of your car-buying dollars.
Posted October 2, 2009 - 07:00 by Sarah Winfrey
Auto insurance is one of those pesky, nagging things, almost like a tiny leech. It sucks money away and we're not even always aware of it, at least until we have to write another check. The bad news is, car insurance isn't avoidable. Most states have minimal amounts that you're required to carry in order to drive legally. But the good news is that there are some easy ways to save money on your car insurance.
Posted September 28, 2009 - 06:00 by Kelly Whalen
Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle while raising a family in the suburbs?
Posted August 31, 2009 - 12:14 by Frugal Duchess
Every day, I use public transpiration to commute to my day job. The arrangement saves money, reduces my carbon footprint and actually helps me to earn extra money. Here’s how, I get the most from the local transit system.
Posted August 13, 2009 - 12:00 by Jeff Yeager
If you've not been on a bicycle since you were a kid, maybe this is the summer to rediscover the joy and freedom of what it arguably the fastest machine ever invented by man. It's inexpensive, eco-friendly, healthy, and, I bet, will give you memories to last a lifetime.
Posted August 7, 2009 - 09:00 by Xin Lu
The United States recently approved another $2 billion in funding for the "cash for clunkers" program after the program burned through $1 billion in less than a week. Although the program offers enticing rebates of $3500 to $4500 towards the purchase of a new car, here are five good reasons why keeping your perfectly functional "clunker" could be more frugal and environmentally friendly.
Posted July 25, 2009 - 08:42 by Frugal Duchess
If you're stuck at an airport that charges for Internet connections, here's a solution: Go to the gift shop and ask for a a free Wi-Fi pass.
Posted July 22, 2009 - 12:00 by Jeff Yeager
Want to save money and protect the environment while on vacation? Get eco-friendly and genuine travel experiences by following these 7 rules of budget travel.
Posted June 30, 2009 - 08:50 by Paul Michael
Home alarm systems can be expensive. A basic alarm system can be hundreds of dollars. Move up to the home-monitoring systems of ADT and Brink's, and you're talking big money. Installation can cost over $1000, and the monthly monitoring fee can be upwards of $40 a month. But, chances are, you already own a pretty good alternative.
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