Frugality

10 Steps to Reducing Food Waste

One of the biggest obstacles to success with money is waste—of any kind. One of the largest problem areas in many people’s budgets is buying food. Do the two intersect in your life like they do in ours?

Swap Used Kids Clothes Online with ThredUp

ThredUp is an online clothing swap service that leverages the power of the Internet to bring parents together, eBay style, and provide a forum for exchanging unused clothing. Brilliant!

The Grocery Sale Challenge

I recently filled my grocery cart with 95% sale items. Do you think we can hit 100%? Are you willing to try it with me? Join the Grocery Challenge.

Five Easy Ways to Save on Laundry

You don’t want to make your own detergent, but you still want to save some dough when it comes to laundry. Well, this post is just for you.

Like Frogs in Boiling Water

Cell phone bills, or any kind of subscription with options, is very much like being placed in water and slowly having the heat cranked up. Just 10 short years ago (it seems like forever), my cell phone bills were around $40. Somewhere along the line, “smart” phones, “web” phones, phone games, phone ringers, phone insurance, [...]

Attacking Your Power Bill

Discussing an infographic by the Energy Authority on ways to lower your electric bill. Includes percentages used by major components in your home and specific tips.

Stop Wasting Time and Start Clipping Coupons!

Guest posted Joel Ohman looks at the benefits and drawbacks of clipping coupons, including who should take the time to do it!

Would You Buy a Rental Car?

Recently, we decided to purchase a vehicle from a rental company. Having gone through the experience, there are some definite pros and cons we learned from the experience, which we are sharing here today.

It's Okay to Pay for Value

We recently purchased new tires for our car, and something J.D. Roth talked about recently really struck me as relevant.

Lower Cable Bill, More Services: My Story

How I managed to lower my cable and Internet bill, while adding on services. Includes the exact language I used in my chat with customer service.

Spending With an Impact

It’s all about frugality and priorities–how to spend money in a way that has the most impact on your life.

Purchase Case Study: Kodak Zi8 HD Camera

The Kodak Zi8 HD pocket camera was one of the first “gadget” purchases we’ve made in a while. Here’s how we got through the decision-making process and lessons we’ve learned.

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