Archives for Frugality - Page 26
Helena, The L Word, and The M Word
"I've been rich and I've been poor. Rich is better." -- Sophie Tucker Jeanine and I finally caught the replay last night of The L Word's premiere of Season 4.…
Seven Money Questions for Queercents
"If you have two loaves of bread, sell one and buy a lily" -- Chinese Proverb At times it's nice to have the tables turned on you. Andrea Dickson at…
New Year Resolution #2: Live Frugally Ever After
My second resolution is less about a particular action (like checking my credit reports) and more about a way of life. I spent much of my early 30s getting out…
Self-Esteem… on Borrowed Credit
"A shortcut to riches is to subtract from one's desires." -- Plutarch I recently wrote an article now appearing in the January 2007 issue of the BLADE, a Southern California…
LED Holiday Lights: Eco-Friendly & Reduces Your Electric Bill
"There are two kinds of light - the glow that illumines, and the glare that obscures." -- James Thurber In Deck the Halls, Danny DeVito decorates his house with Christmas…
Where the deals are
Macy's is having a sale, 10-50% off online and free shipping with $100 in purchases or more. has "24 months no interest" on electronics, big discounts (up to $500) on…
Trim the Financial Fat this Holiday Season
"Downsize holiday spending, not your holiday joy." -- Mari Adam Being stretched for time and money multiplies the stress level that many feel during the holiday season. Allison offered several…
The Onward Surge of Thanksgiving
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -- John F. Kennedy According to ,…
Rental Car Tips
I just came across a little article on CNN on Car Rental Tips which makes a super point which could save you major money. The moral: If you're searching for…
Don’t Break Your Bank this Holiday Season
Ideally you've either budgeted and have a holiday savings account stocked with enough cash to get you through your gift giving, or spread your shopping out over the year so…