Frugal Living

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

If you are planning to ship something, the easiest way to lower your costs is to simply make your own box. It is simple, takes only a short time and it saves you a couple dollars. Buying a box...

Packed full of inexpensive clothing, thrift stores offer a way to build your wardrobe for a fraction of department store prices.

Once you have taken the plunge and decided to use coupons you may find yourself wanting more than the one you get in the Sunday paper. There are many ways to obtain more coupons if you stumble on...

Are you an online shopper? I love to shop and shopping online and scoring a deal is one of my favorite things to do. Almost everything you need or want can be found from clothing to travel to...

Whether you're in need of a little extra money in your pocket or a little less clutter in your house, you might be a great candidate for selling your used furniture. Because furniture is a larger...

Whether the economy is up or down, using food coupons could save your family hundreds of dollars a year. Saving with coupons requires a little planning before a shopping trip, but is well worth...

It never hurts to have some extra cash. It's even better when you can get rid of some of your junk at the same time. Learn how to get rid of your stuff and make money at the same time.

Filene's Basement is an overstock retailer with 23 locations nationwide. The business was established in 1909 by Edward Filene. The first storefront was opened in Boston, Mass. Filene's Basement...

For most people, buying things that they don't need and don't really want can be a quite a money drain, on top of adding unnecessary clutter to your home. But with this simple technique anyone can...

Yard Saleing has always been around and is a great way to make extra money, but to be successful you have to make the right move' s. Yard Saleing is a art! And if done right you can draw in lot's...

We've all had buyers remorse at some time in our lives; sometimes over a small dollar item, sometimes over a large dollar item which can be devastating.

How to find great stuff, for the best prices, in the shortest amount of time at yard sales!

Annual city wide garage sales are great fun and an economical way to shop since they are all in one area.

With the recession, everyone is looking for a way to earn extra money. Almost all of us are sitting on thousands of dollars of "stuff". It is so easy and profitable to sell...

Silent auctions are held throughout the country to sell a wide variety of items, including cakes, gift certificates, vehicles, and even homes. Auctions can be held by charities or individuals....

In a recession, it is even more important to find the best deal. While it takes a bit of time, your efforts can really pay off.

Need a new sofa? Lamp? Lawnmower? EVEN A PIANO? Check on Craigslist, but make sure you find the best buys and make the best deals. Read how!

You will learn how to price check items with coupons before going to the store. You will no longer need to bring all your coupons with you to the store. Thank goodness!

Overall, Walmart’s prices are lower than most other grocery and drug stores. But, Walmart is a different kind of retailer because they do not offer weekly sales like other stores. Walmart is...

The grocery coupons are clipped. You have studied the Sunday paper sale circulars. You have your battle plan ready and you head out to the grocery and drug stores to take advantages of all the...

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...

You've had it happen ... you sent in that rebate and never got it back, or you never figured out what to send in the first place. With these economic times, companies are using rebates to lure...

Freenapkin.com is a great new site where people can get rid of old stuff they don’t need and also find new free stuff. It is run very much like an auction site but everything is free! It is a...

So you've decided to sell some of your old things on craigslist, well good news, it's really easy. Maybe it's because you need the money, need the space, or just don't use it any more, no matter...

With a rough economy, people are trying to make extra money to soften the blow. Craigslist is a wonderful way to earn cash and clean up your house while your at it! Simply find some items that...

Aside from the obvious - clipping coupons and avoid shopping on an empty stomach, there are other ways to stretch your dollar while food shopping.

We in the U.S. generally accept fixed prices on most items. When visiting another country, however, or when purchasing certain items state side (such as a used car or furniture), bartering is...

So you are needing to do home improvements but are working with a tight budget. You go to the local big box home improvement store and are shocked by the prices. Luckily there are ways to get...

With the cost of living rising every day, people are looking for ways to pinch pennies. But when it comes time to check out at the cash register, the money seems to add up awfully fast! With...

The first time I heard the term couponing I was totally confused. The people that used that term talked about free stuff from the local stores. What did that mean & how did they get free...

Thinking of buying a TV from a store that's closing? It can be a good way to get a great buy. Problem is, purchasing from a soon to be gone retailer can leave you at a disadvantage should the item...

Clipping coupons or finding printable coupons online can be a real money saver at the grocery store. It doesn't have to take a lot of time to clip or print grocery coupons either. But you have to...

Have you ever searched for something at Target, only to discover that it's out of stock? Learn how to check the backroom at Target for your item - using those handy price scanners!

It's easy to clip coupons from your local paper, but using them effectively takes some advance preparation and basic math skills. Here's how to judge a coupon's real-life value and know when to...

Did you know that you can save on nearly anything at Target with something you can use as your personal Target printable coupon. Have you had your eye on something at Target, but are waiting for...

As a member of Freecycle.org, you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find...you get what you need. With the changes in the economy, people are looking for...

A typical visit to the grocery store can be draining to your wallet, but you can save money easily by using coupons. Following these simple steps can help you save thousands of dollars a year!

Most articles offer specific ways to save money such as using plastic wrap more than once or buying generic versus store brand. While these are helpful tips and help families stretch their budget...

In these stressful economic times we, as consumers, are looking to save money anyway we can. For over a year now, I have been stockpiling non-perishable foods, toiletries, paper goods, and...

When planning a budget, it is sometimes difficult to tell between a need and a want. It is especially hard, because needs and wants differ for each person. What one person deems a necessity,...

If you’re like most people, you want to get a good deal on the things you buy. However, most people think they are getting a deal but fail to actually get one because they don’t put...

If you own a lot of clothing that requires dry cleaning, the cleaning bills can add up. Many clothes that are labeled as dry clean, can safely be cleaned at home. The clothing labeling law only...

Don't you just hate having to buy groceries at full price? With 10 children, 4 of whom are ravenous teenage boys, I've learned some crucial strategies that help me in saving money, lots of money,...

Don't write off coupons as worthless. With a little planning and some sales papers you can cut your grocery bill in half. I do, and you can, too!

Do you ever go through the local newspaper ads and try to compare prices of anything you want to buy? Does this drive you crazy? Now there is a website that will do this for you--no matter where...

If you are looking for low prices on both new and used items, you can find outstanding deals on eBay. You can find everything from designer clothing to collectibles and electronics on the auction...

There are two factors that determine what you pay for an item; the first is the retail price of the item, the second is the sales tax. Figuring out how to calculate sales tax on an item is easy.