Frugal Living

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...

Christmas spending averages hundreds of dollars per family per year. Yet the bills afterward can cost more than that with interest, with friends and family returning or giving away their new...

Almost everyone I know loves to eat out, but it can be difficult when trying to maintain a certain budget. I have found many ways to incorporate eating out into my budget by saving money at some...

www.halfoffamerica.com - This website is awesome. They're constantly adding new deals, but they already have a ton in Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA; Myrtle Beach, SC; Gainesville, FL, etc. The...

Did you know that it is possible to eat out for half the price and save money? Eating out is a trend that continues to grow each year. Hectic lifestyles due to work and family responsibilities...

Vacations today can be very expensive so, why not make a little extra money while on your vacation. The key is timeshares. Most popular vacation areas like Florida, Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas,...

Need money for bills, food, or for an emergency? Try these ideas to convert what you've got laying around into cash.

Swagbucks is a website that pays users for using its search engine feature. Users are rewarded with points, or Swag bucks, and these can be redeemed for merchandise or gift cards. I earn about...

Starbucks coffee beverages are expensive. I’ll admit, I am too cheap to buy them – I just make my Green Mountain coffee at home. But if you enjoy visiting a gourmet coffee house and are on a...

Imagine this scenario. Your holiday celebration, graduation, birthday, or wedding is now over. You've collected some fabulous gifts, but now have a pile of gift bags. What should you do? Reuse...

Who doesn’t want to spend less when shopping? If we can get an item for less than someone else, they we are making good use of our money. It’s really not as hard as you think if you follow these...

Most of us go to the same restaurants and shop at the same stores every week. We are creatures of habit and when we find something we like, it becomes our favorite. What feels better than saving...

Target stores are coping with the recession just like other retailers and consumers. So how can they afford to give away gift cards? Simple: Target and other retailers want to entice customers to...

How much money did you spend the holiday season? Dont you hate starting the new year with credit card debt from Christmas? This article will show how easy it is to spend less next Christmas.

How many times do you go out and buy a gift for a special occasion and end up spending almost as much on the gift wrap, gift bow and card? Here are some clever ways to save money on all your gift...

Raising a family today can be tough. So many people today are having to cut back in certain areas. Here are some ideas to help you shop on a tight budget.

You can get free gift cards if you use pharmacy coupons to transfer your prescriptions from drugstore to drugstore. You may have heard of the grocery game, where you take advantage of a...

We all have old cell phones , cameras , and other electronics that are just collecting dust . What if I were to tell you that you can trade your old electronics for various gift cards . Well...

Cheap homemade gift ideas are perfect if you are short on cash but still want to give a meaningful present. In all actuality, these presents are frequently appreciated more than the store bought...

Shopping online is convenient but it is also a great money saving tool. Here is how to save a lot of money on your next online purchase.

How would you like to give that special someone a gift certificate for $50 and you only had to pay $25 for it? Half Price Harrisburg has some amazing deals on gift certificates and all of them are...

With the economy so unsure, people are looking for ways to save money. The following is a great way to save money on gift giving. Just think of the money you could save over a year!

Every now and then it is just nice to get out of the kitchen and enjoy a great meal at a restaurant - cooked to order and served to you and your family. However, as we all know, eating at...

As a working mom of twin infants, I have very little time to shop around for the best deal or clip coupons. Here are some fast money saving tips that I find really work for me.

In tough economic times, it's smart to get something for nothing whenever possible. Using credit card reward programs is a great way to do this.

It is possible to get FREE gift cards by participating in online programs. By free, I mean that you do not have to make any purchases (although you can rack up more points by doing so). All you...

Save and shop for Christmas/Holidays without going broke at one time. This requires discipline.

Did you know you can purchase restaurant gift certificates for half price through many of your local radio and television stations? Here's how.

Giving the gift of your time, talents, or skills is a wonderful way to let friends and family know you care. This is a great way to save money while enhancing your relationships with others. The...

Cheap gift ideas are all over the place when you're looking for boys. Teenagers are notorious for wanting anything and everything expensive. You don't have to buy those expensive items, however,...

Cheap gift ideas are easier to come by than you might think. In fact, some of the best gifts for teenage girls cost less than $15. If you have a teenage girl in your life, this article is designed...

Do you have a budget to keep? Need to buy Christmas presents or just want to get a little extra each month? Let's face it, we all have a certain amount of money we're going to spend on...

Starbucks Coffee is EXPENSIVE and adds up quickly. For those of you who can't switch to making your coffee at home use these tips to decrease your spendings by AT LEAST 20%.

After the holidays, or anytime during the year, you may find yourself with a few extra gift cards or some with balances remaining. If you don't plan to use them anytime soon, why not sell a gift...

Gift cards are great – you can keep them and use them, give them as gifts, or use them as a prize in a giveaway or contest. There are many creative ways to get free gift cards without having to...

Christmas shopping doesn't need to be expensive or break your budget. Here is how to shop and save.

During the 2007 holiday season gift card sales surpassed $35 million. Gift cards have become such popular gifts because: 1) A gift card allows the recipient to choose his own gift - the giver...

Nobody ever wants to give a less than perfect Christmas gift. Keep in mind that the perfect gift doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag. Sometimes, finding the right present is a matter of...

I never pay for: toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, energy shots, cough and headache meds, and tons of other useful household items. Heres how you can get all these things and more at Walgreens...

Financial woes have you bah humbugging Christmas? Take these easy steps to create and maintain a budget for your holiday presents!

It's easy to save money at Christmas time, and still give very nice gifts. Here's how!

Times are tight, and you might find yourself looking for as many different ways to cut corners as you can find. When birthdays, Christmas and other gift-giving events roll around, you can shell...

Do you want to get cheap gift cards to restaurants and retail stores? I'll show you how to save money.

Most avid readers are looking for ways to save money on books. Purchasing books new, at full price can be expensive. There's no need, however, to lay out a lot of money to support your book habit....

Getting to the post office and finding out that the bill for mailing an item is going to exceed the cost of the item itself is discouraging. However, there are ways you can cut down on your...