College is one of the most expensive periods of your life. While there are obvious ways to save on costs while in college, there are many people don’t even think about. Most publications aren’t really helping either. We talk about better ways to find financial aids, but what about good old fashion frugality? We all […]
Whether you choose to entertain inside your home or out, there is no reason to exceed your budget. There are many wonderful ways to enjoy good entertainment that don’t require you spending a fortune. Even a formal dinner party can be managed with aplomb and a limited amount of cash, as I’m sure you know. […]
There is no way to avoid fueling up from time to time. How much you pay and how much you use is a variable dependent upon things like the time of year and how well you plan your excursions. Ensuring that your tires are properly inflated, your car is in good operating condition, and that […]
The price of water is going up. As more and more of this precious natural resource is taken up by large scale farming and manufacturing, the average citizen finds his water bill spiraling out of control. The only effective way to cut costs here is to cut water usage, but reducing your water consumption can […]
Sometimes, going against conventional wisdom can work out in your favor. Emile writes: I stumble on your website after a Google search and what a pleasure it was. I have a situation and I’d appreciate your honest opinion on it. I am graduating college in about a month with about $30,000 in credit card debt […]
My wife spent $0 during the month of March. Surprising, it was expected. Welcome to the first month of parenthood. No temptations, no advertisements and no access to salespeople. It was easy for her not to spend, really. She didn’t buy anything because she wasn’t thinking about money. She wasn’t worried about her kitchen because […]
