When it comes to shaming companies into rewarding the disgruntled customer, writing an old fashioned letter (and having the tenacious personality of my husband) is all that's reall
In a realm where the DJ is dead and many spend more time texting and e-mailing than talking, defeat the Borg with a little bit of imagination. And if you've got your PC or Mac join
My parents and my husband’s parents were children during the Great Depression. Mine lived in large cities; my in-laws, small towns. Their families started this era from neither a p
This week the 4 week T-bill rate was driven down to 0% and the demand for these treasuries was astounding. It seems that investors are so pessimistic that they are willing to acce
“How much does it cost to travel full-time as a Professional Hobo?” I am asked this question regularly by readers of my personal website. And while I maintain that the cost of full
A fake bank is offering phony secured credit cards to consumers with troubled credit histories, and reading the fine print may not be enough to protect you.
The existence of a strong frugality movement in rich countries may be more of a surprise to people in the poor countries than the other way around. Still, with the economy the way
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The Letter Always Wins
When it comes to shaming companies into rewarding the disgruntled customer, writing an old fashioned letter (and having the tenacious personality of my husband) is all that's reall
The Make You Wanna Holla Presentation
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Ask the Readers: Did You Shop Memorial Day Sales?
Tell us whether you shopped Memorial Day sales and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Small, Cheap Steps to Weight Loss
If you prefer baby steps to great strides, try these tips and tricks for cutting calories from your diet and burning off some extra pounds.
What You Need to Know About Adding Another User to Your Credit Card
Adding an authorized credit card user can help someone build their credit. But how exactly will it affect yours?
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Rideshare Apps?
Tell us whether you use rideshare apps and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What's the Most Extreme Thing You've Done to Save Money?
Tell us about the most extreme thing you've done to save money and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Survival Basics From Depression-Era Kids
My parents and my husband’s parents were children during the Great Depression. Mine lived in large cities; my in-laws, small towns. Their families started this era from neither a p
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Pet Expenses
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money on pet expenses, cutting the cable cord, and saving for a down payment on a house.
Five alternatives to 0% yield U.S. treasuries
This week the 4 week T-bill rate was driven down to 0% and the demand for these treasuries was astounding. It seems that investors are so pessimistic that they are willing to acce
Five More Tips For Eating In Restaurants And Sticking To A Budget
Even if you are working hard to keep your discretionary spending to a minimum, you can still enjoy a restaurant meal once in awhile.
The 7 Laws of Negotiation
Over the past couple of decades, I’ve distilled successful negotiating down to seven key principles.
The Cost of Full-Time Travel
“How much does it cost to travel full-time as a Professional Hobo?” I am asked this question regularly by readers of my personal website. And while I maintain that the cost of full
Don't Get Taken by the Latest Secure Credit Card Scam
A fake bank is offering phony secured credit cards to consumers with troubled credit histories, and reading the fine print may not be enough to protect you.
Frugality goes international
The existence of a strong frugality movement in rich countries may be more of a surprise to people in the poor countries than the other way around. Still, with the economy the way
Best Money Tips: Tips To Save Money That Will Blow Your Mind
Today we found some awesome articles on tips to save money that will blow your mind, choosing keywords for your resume, and creating a basic retirement plan.
Build Savings Faster With a Multiple Account Strategy
Trying to manage all your expenses out of one savings account? Your finances might actually be a little simpler with two or three accounts.
A Money Resource Book: The Finish Rich Dictionary (Book Review)
David Bach's latest book is a go-to resource that will keep you coming back for pearls of financial wisdom.
Saving Money Is Easy If You Set the Right Goals
There's a reason coaches and CEOs look for "goal-oriented" athletes and employees. Goals help us achieve more, whether touchdowns, profits, or savings.
The Frugal Guest's Guide to Surviving Wedding Season
Wedding season is the most costly season of all. Here's how to survive without breaking your budget.