It’s not about the latte
Giving up your daily latte may not be the path to instant riches. But it might still be a path worth taking.
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The New America Is Frugal
The surprising up-side of America’s financial mess is that people are starting to be more thoughtful with their money.
Read More >>How Not to Overspend During the Holidays
Think frugal with your holiday celebrations to avoid January remorse. And it’s not as painful as you’d expect.
Read More >>Why I don’t VOIP
A bargain is only a bargain if it’s a good fit. For Dave, that’s not the MagicJack.
Read More >>Car Repair: A Cautionary Tale
Let me tell you a story. We live in a place with mandatory annual car inspections – they cost $16 and ensure that car owners keep up with all the important maintenance on their vehicles. I think it’s a good idea. So our second car, a 99 Honda, was coming up on its inspection date. [...]
Read More >>Day Tripping With The Kids
Summer never ends; at least that’s how it sometimes feels when you’re a stay-at-home parent. The kids are out of school, and that means they need time and attention, which can be difficult when you’re supposed to be working from home. Admittedly, we have two teens at home who can keep the seven-year-old entertained at [...]
Read More >>Conquering Clutter: How to Clean Up Our Homes (And Make Some Money on the Side)
Admit it — decluttering the house is perhaps one of our least liked activities. There’s a kind of love-hate relationship between us and our stuff which we refuse to confront until we can no longer open our basement door because of all the “junk” that’s sitting there. But how did we really get to accumulate [...]
Read More >>In Praise of Flea Markets
I like flea markets– I like finding deals– I even like bargaining. If you know what you want they can be great, if you don’t they’re just a massive money sink. We’re lucky, there are a couple of flea markets not too far away, and it’s great to throw everyone in the Jeep, put the [...]
Read More >>How to Make the Big Bank Switch – And Save More!
Human nature being what it is, I was a stickler for status quo, and would have perhaps stayed with my old bank for the rest of my life. But when I made a vow to put our finances in better shape, and started looking around for things that would help me trim off a dollar [...]
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