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Frugal is more than a way to spend money, Part III

Are you an emotional spender? You aren't alone. It might me time to take a look at what's really going on in your head.

The cost of a free ride - why not to use a buyer's agent

This little real estate agent secret could potentially save you thousands on your new home.

U.S. personal savings rate close to Depression-era rates

U.S. savings rate has plummeted into negative territory, echoing days of the Great Depression.

Pursenalized

Stand out from the crowd with a little crafty "pursenonalization" to your next thrifty handbag.

Sample before you buy - Perfume

It's perfume sample heaven! Get small portions of your favorite scents at a steal with Lucky Scent.

Behind the Times - I learn about Keep the Change

Bank of America's Keep the Change program is the modern solution to a change jar. Are you saving your pennies?

Being Frugal with Froogle

Online price comparison just got a whole lot easier with Google Shopping. Happy spending!

Keith Knight of the K Chronicles - Keepin' Kool on the Cheap

Keith Knight, award-winning creator of the K Chronicles and (th)ink, dishes on a life of frugality.

The Inanity of my Humanity (and why I choose to share it on Wisebread)

What do David Beckham and grump callers from The Chronicle have in common? Teaching us to live life frugally, of course.

Pop That Corkage: A Cross-country BYO Roundup

BYOB is all the rage right now! Find out where you can bring your own wine to dinner in your favorite cities.

How to complain and get a good result.

When you're on the receiving end of a poor product or service, you're entitled to complain. Here's how to do it.

Another one for the Readers

Do you love to discuss your favorite reads? Why not join a book club — for free!

Flower Power - A Guide to Frugal Valentine's Flowers

Flowers can be a huge expense on Valentine's Day. Spend wisely on these frugal blooms instead!

But is it ART?

Stop turning to Costco or Target for your decorative living room art. Try eBay!

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

The new excuse for overspending: "Science made me do it!"

For all you Readers out there

Attention, bookworks! We've got something for you — DailyLit brings free snippets of fiction to your e-mail, daily.

Sayulita, baby!

The products of a frugal honeymoon, or proof that frugality doesn't have to be boring... [more]

Packing it in - The Independent of London issues a challenge

The Compact is giving up all new purchases in a year, bar food and medicine, to save the environment.