Each year about one-third of American adults resolve to make their lives better in some way. For smokers, that often means a pledge to kick the habit. The benefits of quitting smoking are obvious: It's...
Did you know that you can actually get a yoga mat for less than the price of the yoga class you take? We found out that becoming can be a frugal experienced when we unearthed a few affordable yoga mat...
Golfing is a great way to spend a sunny weekend afternoon. But the costs for the hobby, from playing on a course to buying clubs to getting other equipment, certainly add up. Forbes helps... Read more on Forbes »
Move over, Hoarders. There's a new show in town on TLC that reveals more people cramming too much stuff into their houses, but this time, it's in the name of discount shopping. Hollywood Reporter Read more on hollywoodreporter.com »
Many people think being rich would solve all their money problems, but a Mainstreet.com story on coupon user demographics shows that the wealthy also use coupons to shop like many middle-class households. Read more on Mainstreet.com »
Here's an interesting annoyance -- AOL writer Marilyn Zelinsky-Syarto says in post on Shelterpop that she's suffering from frugal fatigue syndrome after years of penny-pinching. The reasons she... Read more on Shelterpop »
Are you a coupon addict? According to this blog post on Birmingham Bargain Mom, there are plenty of telltale signs, like being stingy about sharing your couponing secrets or passing up on cheap... Read more on Birmingham Bargain Mom »
The cheapest New York Times online option can be yours for a mere $12.60 a month -- if you live in the New York metro area, that is. The "Grey Lady" will start charging for online content shortly, and... Read more on minyanville.com »
Do you want to know how to get everything for free? Just read this article on Boston.com and you'll see how some folks turn into reality what otherwise seems like a consumer's ultimate fantasy. Read more on Boston.com »
After suffering through the Great Recession, are people throwing away less? Probably, says The New York Times, which reports that buying patterns have changed for big-ticket and everyday items alike. Read more on The New York Times »
The self-help topic of the day is how to fight frugal fatigue, and the Sacramento Bee offers up a few rules you can learn to live by. Read more on Sacramento Bee »
Just in case you've ever wondered, Am I too cheap? This post in the Star Tribune has a few answers for you, like ... you impose your ways on friends and family, the time you spend being frugal... Read more on Star Tribune »
You think you know it all, but we'll be these frugality techniques have something new to offer. Wallet Pop suggests a variety of strategies you might not have thought of, or read about elsewhere. Read more on Wallet Pop »
Couponing is not for the faint of heart in these obsessively frugal times. MSNBC highlights a few of the couponing practices to have emerged over the last couple of years that zoom right past what... Read more on MSNBC »
Here's another take on living frugally: buy what others no longer need. The Times Union spotlights a blogger who wholeheartedly embraces this concept. But don't go after the junk -- only buy the... Read more on Times Union »
Like many other life-cycle events these days, weddings are going downscale. The Pocono Record has a report on cost-saving ideas to keep your special day comfortably within your budget. Read more on Pocono Record »
First there was frugalism. Now there's freeganism. You can read all about it here, in The New York Times, and learn how some folks live off of what others (that is, we) cast away. Read more on The New York Times »
On the off chance you and your friends have nothing to do one day, organize a group tour to the local consignment shops. As Cantonrep.com reports, you'll find plenty of fashion-forward outfits for... Read more on Cantonrep.com »
Planning to dine out soon? Save money by sticking to the appetizers. According to a report by KOCO, menu prices have crpet up this year in all categories but starters. Oh, and make a detour to Oklahoma... Read more on KOCO.com »
If the cost of living in your town is getting you down, vote with your feet! Forbes pulled together a list of the 100 cheapest cities in America. Better get going while the price is still right. Read more on Forbes »
Don't apologize for spending hours a day reading blogs. It's all part of the new frugal craze--as in, frugality is fun and will help me live a better life, so I'll learn how to do it better by reading... Read more on The Star Ledger »
Financial belt-tightening is here to stay, reports the Washington Times. The recession may come to an end, but we've all learned that frugal living has its virtues. Read more on The Washington Times »
