Archives for Frugality - Page 27
Dyking up Like.com
"Imitation is the most serious form of flattery" -- Proverb I've found the next gig for Carson Kressley, the fashion maven on Queer Eye. Last week, Walter S. Mossberg's column…
New York City on a Budget
Without a doubt, New York City is one of the most expensive cities on the planet. It is also one of the most unique cities to visit which is why…
Time is Money
Einstein taught us that energy and matter are convertible with a cute little formula that I confess after several courses in college physics I don't really understand. But as a…
The Rule of Two with Food & Money
"Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are." -- Anthelme Brillat-Savarin An appetizer, bread, a drink, and in addition to your meal, pick two of…
Do it Yourself — a Bargain or a Headache?
Those famous last "some assembly required." Any parent who has ever lived through a holiday season with a child knows the pain of those words (that and "batteries not included").…
Carnival of Coupons
Why would anyone go shopping, for anything, anywhere, without first checking online for coupons? It literally takes 30 seconds, and if you haven't tried it you might be amazed by…
Ask for Preferential Treatment
"He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever." -- Chinese Proverb Rich proclaims below, "Everything is negotiable!" This made…
Making Peace with Plastic Grocery Bags
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." -- Dr. Seuss in The Lorax I I'm not the most frugal person.…
Are You Too Frugal?
Don't you find it interesting that when you say you are trying to be frugal, you get some of the strangest looks, well it's not for everyone, however, are you…
Take a Financial Mulligan
"Opportunity is just success looking for a place to happen." -- Greg Hickman My partner, Jeanine, recently bought a new set of clubs so we have been on golf kick…