Simple Tips on Saving Money at Christmas
Christmas spending over the last 2 or 3 years has been relatively low in comparison with other years, but that’s all set to change this Christmas. According to the National… Read more »
Tag: Frugal
Toy Story 3: Cost – $100 Plus, Family Value – Priceless. Weekend Wrap and Good Reads
I have lamented in the past about the rising cost of going to the movies, which is exacerbated by the continuing evolution of movie technology (3D, Imax etc) that enables… Read more »
10 Healthy and Simple Meals You Can Make for Under $10
Coming up with a meal idea is always tough! Trying to come up with something that is healthy, delicious, and actually inexpensive may seem nearly impossible. Here we look at… Read more »
The Health Benefits of Living Frugally
People who opt to live a frugal lifestyle don’t usually cite their health as a reason that motivates them to save money. However, there are actually a lot of health… Read more »
Am I Being a Cheapskate or Just Frugal?
In an argument with my wife over our holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment, I got accused of being a cheapskate because I refused to put aside money/budget worries… Read more »
Easy Ways to Cope With Higher Gas Prices
With gas prices at an all-time high, more and more people are looking for ways to reduce their fuel costs. Being a personal finance blogger, I thought I would join… Read more »
Frugal Ways to Get and Stay in Shape
For most people getting or staying in shape brings about connotations of joining a gym, getting a trainer or going on some new fad diet. This can all be quite… Read more »
Tipping Philosophy – When and When Not To Tip
Are you a generous tipper or do you give the minimum tip possible? Do you tip extra for good service or not at all for bad service? Well, everyone has… Read more »
Frugal Ways to Keep Your Home Safe
Recently there has been a spate of minor burglaries in my apartment complex, which prompted my wife and I to consider getting an alarm system for our apartment. We looked… Read more »