A few months ago, I discussed options for cutting down your cable bill. I suggested internet streaming (Netflix and Hulu Plus), dish companies, and even calling your cable provider and complaining — but what I didn’t explore was an antenna. Now that baseball season is over and I’m home with my fiancée for the off-season, […]
I have a weakness for spending money on grooming items. I love lotions, soaps, and beauty products. But I also love to save money, and the older I get, the more my frugality wins out over my grooming obsession. Here are a few tips I’ve learned over the years on how to pinch a few […]
Finding fun and cheap ways to entertain your kids can be a challenge. We don’t participate in the usual karate classes, T-ball games, or soccer practices, because we live so far from town that the travel expense of going to activities isn’t feasible for our family. In fact, with the rising cost of gas, any […]
When it comes to health care, being a woman can be costly. A recent study by the National Women’s Law Center found that “women pay $1 billion more each year in individual health insurance costs even though they tend to take better care of their health than men.” This difference in costs is a common […]
You’ve spent all day shopping and picking out the perfect decor, to go with your delicious red steaks for your outdoor party. The chairs and furniture have been washed and arranged. You even bought new pillows so you could capture that outdoor room feel you saw on Pinterest. The smell of burning coals fills the […]
As August draws to a close, many children are cringing at the thought of returning to school. Many parents cringe right along with them at the pressing need for new shoes, school clothes, and all those school supplies. But going back to school doesn’t have to break the bank. With a little thought and planning, […]
