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The Broke Diaries: Using Blogs And Twitter To Live Cheaply
Nichelle Stephens, author of our Ten Money Questions series needs your vote. Nichelle has a project proposal for a 2010 SXSW panel on using social media tools to manage your…
Beg, borrow, and steal ‘“ a frugal journey to acquire a barbeque
When you're looking for cheap stuff, it pays to do more than browse the sales ads. For example, I have been wanting a barbeque for most of the summer. It's…
It’s worth dressing up a dresser
Last spring I decided to upgrade my old dresser. It was from Target, and chosen swiftly during the sea change that is post-college life. Darkly paneled, with brushed steel handles,…
What I wish I’d done about money ‘“ a short list for my younger selves
Age makes us time travellers in our own bodies. Propelled into the future, we see changes and miracles unfold, events we never could have predicted and circumstances develop that our…
(The Frugal) Day Tripper
...One way ticket yeah! And I do hereby apologize to the Beatles! Not everyone can get the time (or afford) to take off a week for a little relaxation. Nor…
Fast food decisions
I've been diligently tracking my finances lately to try and control my spending. Money is tight and we need to cut back, and the first place to do that is…
Pressured to Spend
I wonder how many of you get pressured to spend money by (actually well meaning) friends and relatives. Lets start with a bit of background. I'm retired but am back…
How Do You Know if You’re Saving Money at a Warehouse Club?
A couple of month's ago we made a trip out to Sam's Club at the suggestion of some friends who claim to save a lot of money shopping there. We…
4 Elements of the Perfect Price List
Are you able to spot a bargain when you see it? Can you look at a sales flyer or a coupon and know that it's a good deal? I…
Teaching Money Management to the 12 and Under Set
Our current allowance system is broken. My kids aren't seeming to grasp the basics of money management around budgeting, saving and investing. Looking back, I was better with money as…