Comments for Frugal Underground

Comment on Suddenly Single Stay-at-Homes Have to Safeguard Their IRA ASAP by Pemba

Pemba — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:31:39 +0000

Genuine writeup. I have a friend who is at the verge of a divorce.
I have forwarded this article to her. Will be of great advice for her.

Comment on A good-clean-fun April Fools prank by Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:18:20 +0000

That picture is awesome, I wish I would have known about this in college, the worst prank I ever pulled on my rommate was wrapping a few rolls of tape around his phone and then calling it when he was asleep. That made for one grumpy roommate.

Comment on A good-clean-fun April Fools prank by Cassandra

Cassandra — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:16:06 +0000

This is a great prank, however it probably stands to note that it should only be used for someone who is not in prepetual lateness! If this were to happen to me, my whole morning would be thrown off! I am never late, but I have my morning so precisly planned that a 4 minute variation can mean being late to work!

Comment on Save on magazine subscriptions by Cassandra

Cassandra — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 02:34:02 +0000

As frugal as I am, I cannot live without my magazine subscriptions! I subscribe to nearly a dozen and I wouldn’t give up any of them! However, I also pass them to my future mother-in-law and she passes them to her friend who then places them in the doctor’s office where she works. I figure that ensures that I have gotten my money’s worth! I love to find ways to save on my subscriptions, so I will certainly check this out!

Comment on It’s not about the latte by Joan

Joan — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:20:04 +0000

Oh, so true! Drinking that latte while you are actually taking a time out from your busy day can be important. I don’t think we have to be Spartan in our frugality. However, if you are in debt over your ears and it is dragging you down, giving up that latte or at least some lattes and using that money to pay down a credit card could give a real mental boost.

Comment on It’s not about the latte by Gutschein

Gutschein — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:39:23 +0000

Hey there,
I guess this point of view is quite interesting. Although right now, I don’t think that I would live without my coffein in the morning *g*

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Sarah Lewis — Tue, 04 May 2010 03:20:28 +0000

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Comment on It’s not about the latte by Christina

Christina — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:38:36 +0000

Very true, I gave up my phone line and opt for prepaid..and now I have an additional savings.

Comment on Save on magazine subscriptions by Clair Schwan

Clair Schwan — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:17:45 +0000

I agree that the frugal among us will often find magazines to be a guilty pleasure. I’m relieved that I subscribe to very few as they turn out to be more trouble than they’re worth. It’s been years since I’ve subscribed to many of them, and yet I continue to receive letters begging me to resubscribe. It’s like getting on a mailing list of those who donate money to specific causes – there is just no getting off of the list.

Sadly, many of the magazines often resemble television – a solid core of advertising with some information and entertainment wrapped around it. Therefore, I naturally turn the other way because I see advertising as an unwanted intrusion in my life that tries to convince me that I would be happier if I spent money on certain products and services. It’s absolutely counter to my frugal nature.

Periodicals that I find of value include those that promote self sufficiency and frugality, or otherwise offer useful information about being more self reliant. If I can walk away with a skill or an idea about a more self directed life, then the magazine might be worthwhile to subscribe to – at any reasonable price.

Clair Schwan

Comment on Poll: tell me how frugal you are at mealtime by Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:57:39 +0000

I can make a good, healthy, often organic meal for our family of four for around $10. One trick is the limit the meat and bulk up your recipe with beans or legumes. We just started using lentils…even the kids will eat them.

Melissa
http://www.examiner.com/x-2508-Frugal-Family-Examiner