Here are some frugal stories we're reading:
Taking a long trip? Unplug your bills (MSN Money)
The Frugal Traveler: Tips for navigating the teen sports circuit (Orlando Sentinel)
It's hard to deny the allure of a three-month cable or Internet promotion, despite the inevitable. You pay a discounted rate for those few months, than gasp when you get the bill for month No. 4 and see... Read more on Hartford Courant »
How to save on utility bills? Kim Komando points you to a U.S. Department of Energy website that can help you audit your house for energy use. But that's just the beginning. If you really expect... Read more on Kim Komando »
Spending money on energy-saving devices to save money on energy is an interesting concept. But Fox News found a number of gizmos that can help you track your energy use or reduce your energy use. Read more on Fox News »
The next time you think about how to reduce your electric bill, you might wonder which light bulb is the most efficient. As Wallet Pop explains, you've got several options, from the traditional... Read more on Wallet Pop »
Cheap Internet TV service is making inroads into viewers' homes. USA Today reports on three online TV services -- Amazon, Hulu, and Netflix -- and offers a quick rundown on pricing, library of titles, Read more on USA Today »
In case you haven't noticed, it's winter, folks, and that means huge heating bills for many of us. So here comes Fox News with a recap of those commen-sense ideas that can help you shave more than... Read more on Fox News »
Save money while enjoying life. That's one of the take-aways from this list of frugal tips. Thanks to Time for pulling it all together. Read more on Time »
Instead of a parent wagging a finger at you, Time offers this list of "don't"s that are meant to help you better manage your money by avoiding some all-too-common traps that can wreak havoc on your... Read more on Time »
We're all too aware of the high cost of medical care. So the next time you feel faint at the sight of your bill, The New York Times suggests offering immediate payment in exchange for a hefty discount. Read more on The New York Times »
OK, so you think you've got your cellphone plan under control and maybe your credit cards. But now there's the cable bill to worry about. Well, Time is stepping up with a report on a website that... Read more on Time »
Forget those costly cable services and satellite TV feeds...Apple strikes again. Now you can access your favorite TV show through a new gizmo called Apple TV, which lets you buy individual episodes or... Read more on 9news.com »
"The news that Wal-Mart's going to cease cutting paper checks for employees who don't have direct deposit has prompted all sorts of reactions -- applause for reducing paper waste, debates over whether... Read more on San Francisco Chronicle »
Forget about those trickle-down policies the big guys in Washington keep promising. Go with the bottom-up approach and take control of your environment. SmartMoney.com lists five ways to cut your energy... Read more on SmartMoney.com »
If you're one of those folks who likes to stand in the shower forever but rues the cost of all that hot water, here's a device for you. A digital shower timer, says Frugal for Life blogspot, will help... Read more on Frugal for Life »
OK, so your friends are all showing off their newest electronic toys. Just how do you keep up with that and not spend a fortune?? ABC news has some money-saving ideas for you. Read more on ABC News »
Don't unplug that land line just yet. Get assertive and ask your old-fashioned phone company what they can do for you today. Here are some strategy tips from The New York Times. Read more on The New York Times »
Those absurdly high cell phone bills got you down? PC World shares some tips to help you cut your costs. Read more on PC World »
