I've said before that one of the things I love is that green, frugal and intentional living so often intersect, so when I make a small change to live more frugally, it's often "green" as well. Similarly, when I make a green change, it's often a simpler, more intentional way to live as well. Homemade…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: How many times have you caught yourself running into a store to pick up one thing, only to come out with a cart load of stuff and $40 less in your wallet? Merchants want you to spend your money on their wares. And they use a lot…
The following post is from Lindsay of Pandora's Deals: Many grocery stores offer gas rewards programs, allowing customers to earn a discount on filling their tanks for shopping in their stores. If you're not currently taking advantage of these programs, here are a few tricks and to crank up your savings at the pump: Avoid…
Have you finished back-to-school shopping yet? We didn't have a lot of supplies to buy, but I am starting to think about fall clothes! Last week I scored 3 pairs of jeans and 4 long-sleeve shirts for our middle daughters (who both wear 4T) for $55 at OldNavy.com. I won't win any bargain shopping awards,…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: Whether you bought a defective product or were treated poorly by a company, you always have the right to good customer service. As the saying goes, "No one cares about your money as much as you do." Sure, it may be a hassle to return a…
The following post is from Madison of My Dollar Plan and Kids and Money at about.com: We all like to save money on groceries. However, would you be so willing to save money if you found out that the cheap ingredients manufacturers are using are unhealthy? Amanda, a staff writer at My Dollar Plan, shares…
We're not big shoppers, but when I do shop, I prefer to shop online. You just can't beat the convenience of shopping from home any time of the day and the flexibility of being able to search and compare prices without having to make an instant decision. It's this convenience as well as the great…
The following is written by Robyn Adams of The Couponing Journey: When I first started couponing in 2008, I was overwhelmed with enormity of information, yet I was determined to chase every deal down and be the perfect couponer. I was left confused, frustrated, and spending more money than I intended in those early days. Now…
Each week we run an interview as part of our “Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow in the Life of…” series. The interviewees share how their past has shaped who they are today as well as who they hope to be in the future. If you’d like to participate, just send me an email at [email protected] and I’ll…
The following post is from Madison of My Dollar Plan and Kids and Money at about.com: Did recent legislation eliminate the fees from banking? Not quite. Amanda, a staff writer at My Dollar Plan, shares her findings: Between the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection…