How to Save Money on Kid’s Toys

March 26, 2007

Have you ever walked into a family’s playroom so overflowing with toys that there wasn’t a place to walk? It’s scenes like these that make the CEO’s of the big toy companies smile. Kiddie Consumers An article in the International Business Times last month reminds us that the toy companies are depending on our kids […]

Ten Ways to Ask for a Lower Price or a Better Deal

March 12, 2007

Have you ever been quoted a base price then blindsided with additional fees? Just the other day, I was shipping some recent eBay sales at the UPS store and they charged me a $4.50 “Rural Surcharge Fee” on a package whose base shipping price was $9. I’ve seen this fee pop up before on shipments […]

How to Spend Zero Dollars While Shopping With Your Spouse – The Shopping Cart Slalom

March 5, 2007

Have you ever gone shopping just to keep your spouse company then ended up buying more than they did? I hate to shop but my wife thoroughly enjoys it. Before we had a baby, some weekends she’d head out shopping and I’d do my own thing at home but now we make it a family […]

How to Save Money and Save Your Spouse from Embarrassment

February 12, 2007

Do you buy in bulk to save money? We’re not members of Costco or Sam’s Club where it’s assumed you’ll buy in bulk but that doesn’t stop me from loading up when an item is on sale. Deal of the Month Last weekend I found a deal I couldn’t resist at the grocery store, 75 […]

How To Save Up To 50% On Your Cell Phone Bill

February 4, 2007

Do you spend more than you’d like on your cell phone bill every month? I felt the same way; here are some tips I used to cut this monthly expense in half! Get a Discount I take advantage of a group discount through both my employer and my insurance company. These combined discounts add up […]

Money Saving Pop Quiz. How Frugal Are You?

January 28, 2007

If you called into the Suze Orman show and she asked if you were frugal how would you answer? Below are some questions that can help you figure out how thrifty you really are. Meals Do you bring your lunch or go out to eat? Do you take home leftovers or leave them on the […]

How to Get a Free Car Wash

January 21, 2007

The snow is falling, that means salt on the roads and salt on your car. If you want to extend the life of your car and save some big bucks down the road it’s important to keep this corrosive force from eating holes in your car and your wallet! Brave the Cold or Pay the […]

The Frugal Sentence Challenge – Share Your Most Frugal Moment and Win Smart Money Magazine!

January 17, 2007

Think back to a moment in your life that epitomizes your finesse at saving money. Summarize that wonderful, cash-conscious, debt-busting, wealth-building pinnacle of frugality into one sentence and share it with the world. One randomly selected story will win a 1 year subscription to Smart Money Magazine. See my example entry below. Watery Cereal I, […]

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