Frugal Living

5 Popular Craigslist Scams to Watch Out For

April 23, 2013
Craigslist Scams

Over the past decade, Craigslist has quickly become the go-to place for buying, selling or getting connected for anything you can imagine. You can purchase event tickets, sell an old piece of furniture or you can even hunt for your next job. Gone are the days that we search the local newspaper for these items, [...]

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Collectibles: A Savvy Investment or Just More Clutter?

April 11, 2013
Beanie Babies

The first collectible craze that I was old enough to be aware of was the Beanie Baby mania of the 1990s. I knew one woman—a mother of two little boys who couldn’t have cared less about stuffed animals—who made it her mission to own each and every one of the Beanie Baby line, and often [...]

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Best Items to Buy Generic Over Name Brand

April 5, 2013
Generic Groceries

In addition to identifying the best time to buy items, opting for generic brands over name brand versions is a great way to cut costs. In fact, buying store brands can save consumers between 30 and 52 percent, according to Consumer Reports. Despite the savings potential, Americans are still suspicious of store brands. I’ll freely [...]

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You Get What You Pay For: The Case Against Groupon

April 2, 2013
groupon

I always look for the best deal. In fact, the greatest appeal of shopping (aside from bringing home something shiny and new) is trying to see how far you can stretch your dollar. Who doesn’t want to get as much as they can at the cheapest possible price. It would shock my readers and friends: [...]

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5 Ways to Lower Your Cable and Internet Bill

March 15, 2013
Comcast

It used to be that your cable and internet connections were luxuries. But between your Game of Thrones addiction and your expectation for constant connectivity, cable and internet have been upgraded to necessities. Unfortunately, the cable companies recognize that we’re lost without HBO and hi-speed wifi, and they charge accordingly. As much as it may [...]

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Do Lower Fuel Costs Justify Buying a Green Vehicle?

February 21, 2013
Hybrid car fuel costs

As thrifty people we are always looking for ways to save money.  After all, there is no reason to waste money if we can avoid it.   There are some ways that are excellent and easy ways to save money and some will be more worth your time.  With gas prices bouncing between $3 and $4 [...]

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Deciding Whether to Splurge or Save

February 8, 2013
Fur Coats

My uncle comes from a family in the garment industry. I remember once going shopping with him at a fairly low-end clothing store. Before he let me buy anything, he carefully inspected the seams and the fabric, making certain that even the very inexpensive items I was picking out had been built to last. He [...]

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Will You Be My Frugal Valentine?

January 28, 2013
Valentine

Valentine’s Day is upon us and the pressure is on for most. How do we possibly show our love for one person that’s limited to this one special day? It is possible to go beyond the usual suspects of flowers and candy, without causing your wallet heartbreak. From a one-of-a-kind date that your soul mate [...]

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How to Save Money on Tires in 2013

January 25, 2013
Save Money On Tires

New tires can be a real inconvenience to a persons budget.  If you take some time to be an educated and informed consumer, you can save yourself some money on your next tire purchase. While there is no exact consensus as to how often you should replace the tires on your vehicle, in most cases, [...]

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No Spend Challenge…Is It Really Worth It?

January 17, 2013

How many times have you sat around listening to your friends tell you that they are going to quit doing something cold turkey? I am going to go out on a limb and say probably quite often. At some point, we have all probably been on a kick where we wanted to completely give up [...]

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