Frugal Living

If you like music and own an ipod, I will teach you a fantastic way to put excellent music on your ipod for free. All it takes is for you to have the ability to download music and place MP3's on...

Who doesn't love free stuff? There are many ways to get free products from manufacturers, however, some are easier than others. Countless websites promise free product samples. Unfortunately,...

In this economy, bartering is becoming more and more popular. With the idea that a trade can be more valuable than money, you too can successfully barter to save money and get the important...

Coupons have become more and more popular, even to the point that they are available for purchase on Ebay. Here are a few tips on how to buy coupons on Ebay and score free, or almost free,...

Finding the best deal on shoes is fairly easily accomplished, but it will take some effort on your part. Having 5 children I know that saving money when it comes to shoe buying time is...

We all know that eBay is the world's largest marketplace, with billions and billions of dollars worth of merchandises changing hands every year. Millions people make their full time living off...

It seems to me that most people think that in order to lower their heating bill, they will have to put on a few extra sweaters and reduce the temperature in their homes to an almost unbearable...

Whether (or not) you or someone in your family has been faced with a layoff or a cutback at work, this is a great time to take a few steps to trim your budget. Last year, I decided to trim my...

Learn how purchasing store brand products can save money, when to buy store brands, and the potential savings. By Gregory Karp, personal finance expert (Printed with Permission)

Netflix is an online movie rental service that has vastly become part of American culture. It allows you to not only watch movies over the internet, but to check out DVD movies that arrive by...

Shipping and postage fees get higher every year. Whether you use the US Postal Service, UPS, or FedEx, each year it becomes more and more difficult to send Christmas presents at a reasonable...

Alice is an internet company that allows you to order all of your household supplies online and have them shipped to you free of charge. They have most of the brands you are used to buying and...

WIC is a food program for Women, Infants and Children. It is funded by grands from the U.S. Government and is a nutritional assistance program for breastfeeding women, children, and infants....

Baby food is expensive. Some of the cheap baby food is still $.50 per small jar, and the organic stuff is over $.89 per small jar. Plus those jars take a lumberjack to open. I will teach you...

If you are cooking a recipe that calls for tomato juice, tomato sauce, tomato paste, or canned tomatoes and you don't quite have the right kind of tomato ingredient in your food pantry, you may be...

These days, we're all looking to save money any way we can. Sometimes simple ways to save money on everyday things are overlooked. One way to save money on an everyday expense is to make vanilla...

Want to find FREE stuff online? This article will teach you the best places to find free samples, rebates, coupons, subscriptions and free stuff near you!

Coupons are a smart way to significantly lower the money you spend on groceries. The steps below will help sharpen your coupon collecting and using skills. Once you try these methods, your wallet...

Many Americans have lost tens of thousands of dollars in purchasing power because the Federal Reserve has printed so many dollars that the value has dropped. I will help you to learn some great...

These are trying times in America's economy, specifically for those who are expected to receive Social Security benefits. To make the best of your benefits, it is important to make yourself aware...

Whether you're on a fixed income or whether you don't want a regular credit card because of the monthly payments, a reloadable debit card is good for these reasons. Unlike a regular credit card,...

In tough times, there are many great ways to save money, but I have found some wonderful tricks to getting free lunches. It requires a little effort, but there are some excellent tricks that one...

Many university studies have shown that if you make over $18,000 a year, but less than $55,000 you are basically working for nothing more than pride. Once over 18,000 government benefits start...

Getting free fast food from the Sonic Fast Food / Sonic Drive In restaurant franchise is easy! Visit Sonic restaurants with or without discount coupons and fast food including hamburgers, coney...

There are great deals to be had online, but searching can be overwhelming. Use these simple tips to get the best cyber deals!

Without a doubt, the biggest expense on your utility bill in the winter comes from heating your home. Whether you use gas or electricity to heat your home, there are some things you can do to save...

Gift cards are a great idea for Christmas or Birthday gifts for just about every person in the world. They are even better when you can get them at a discounted price, but the balance is still...

Knowing how to find free Coca-Cola coupons will help you have money on your favorite treat. Coca-Cola regularly promotes new and regular line products online, in newspapers and at local retailers.

With the sagging economy, ever-rising gas prices, and inflated cost of living, many discretionary items in our everyday lives are forced to the cutting block. Luxurious days at the spa are a...

If you are new to couponing, you may wonder how to get free coupons for the products you use the most. There are many websites that sell coupons, but you may feel that spending money to save...

Today we all want to save a little money wherever we can and with the cost of postage sky high saving on packaging materials is even more important. With a little ingenuity you can acquire or...

Grocery shopping is one of those activities that we all share each week. We all have to eat, but with rising prices and a sagging economy, it can be a challenge to shop for cost effective meals...

In times of financial hardship like the one we have been facing for the past year, all of us want to save as much as we can. Even if it means saving a dollar here or there. Here is a guide for...

From lotion, to a box of pasta to a restaurant meal, plenty of things are free if you know where to look. Put a little time and effort into finding freebies and you'll save money, get to try new...

Due to the recession, Walmart increased in sales and clientele. If you are among the Walmart shoppers, there are certain things you need to know to save money.

Wouldn't it be nice to get some decent cash out of your old collection of CDs rather than just let them gather dust in the shelf for eternity? Of course! Getting cash for your used discs is easy...

Considering that there is a recession going on right now in the United States, there is great emphasis in households to save money by decreasing expenses. Some people have lost their jobs and...

The Thank You Rewards program is offered by Citi Group and allows points to be accrued for purchases made with the Citi Group credit cards. Points are accrued at the average rate of two points for...

It's easy to get lulled into a TV-induced stupor with the dizzying number of cable channels and packages. Everything's fine until you get your monthly bill and realize you're throwing away money...

A recent study conducted by Coinstar, Inc. indicates that, on average, each American household contains approximately $90 worth of loose change. One reason that change often remains in those...

If you are looking for coupon codes, online coupons and ways to save money on everyday items you buy- then read on for tips and suggestions on how you can save money and find out where to find the...

Being broke and living from paycheck to paycheck is no way to handle your finances; besides that, it is stressful and simply no fun. But saving money is not just for the rich. You can start right...

Tuition is expensive. Add the cost of textbooks and you're looking at re-arranging your entire budget just to attend college. Here are my tried and true ways to save on textbooks.

Between the shopping, the parties, and the endless gift giving, the holidays can leave you broke. Follow these tips to help you cut costs and save some money during the holiday season so that you...

If you spend your day at work in front of a computer. These tips are for you. Most of us have some free time at work. You may spend it checking your personal email, reading Ehow articles, or...

The first coupon on record was given by the Coca-Cola Company in 1887, and provided a free sample of the beverage to customers. Since then companies have produced coupons for discounts off their...

By doing regular maintenance and following common sense tips its possible to cut your energy costs in half.

Knowing how to find free food and grocery coupons online will mean more money in your pocket when you need it the most. There are now many new ways to find coupons that were not available in the...

Since you don't actually own an apartment your a little limited to what you can do when saving on energy costs such as replacing water heaters, etc. Even still there are things you can do to bring...

We're all looking to save time and money and, at the same time, be more earth-friendly. While a lot of time all three don't go hand-in-hand, this simple guide will help to accomplish all three at...