Author Archives: Roland - Page 4
Do You Practice Wabi-Sabi?
I'm sure you do if you are a Frugal person. For those of you who don't know what it means Wabi-Sabi is one of the mainstays (if not the main…
Are corporations just feeding the recession beast?
The article on MSN about Starbucks closing 300 stores and laying off 6700 employees really burns me. Why? Because they are adding to the recession by firing employees and closing…
Avoiding Currency Conversion Fees
I am planning to go visit some friends later this year in Europe so I will need to change some Dollars into Pounds and Euros. Use you Credit Card instead…
How to Conserve Your Child’s Money If You Die Young
Some of you might find this subject a little unsettling but what will happen to the money you leave your children if you and your partner should die before the…
Are your hobbies breaking the bank? 5 frugal alternatives.
Since its the beginning of a New Year and many people have made resolutions to change spending habits; one area ripe for change is in their hobbies. It might even…
Do you do the penny toss?
Actually I would hope none of us here do this but you never I'm talking about those who habitually toss pennies out the car window so they don't have to…
Can High Priced Luxury Goods Actually Be Frugal?
Yes and How's that for a Definitive LOL. If you don't want to read further it can be boiled down to three corollaries: 1. In order to be frugal, a…
How to Save Money by Cruising
Not that kind of but I'm glad I got your attention! Cruising as a vacation is one of the more frugal ways to get provided you pay attention to how…
Procrastination: The Essence Of Frugality
The essence of or at least procrastination is what family and friends call it when I wait to purchase something. I call it waiting (or looking) for a bargain. It…
What Forms Of “Wealth Tax” Do You Pay?
"But I don't pay I'm Not Rich" you Nay, Nay, Fluffay!!... everyone pays Wealth Taxes. Lets start with a definition of what a "Wealth Tax" is: Tax levied and collected…