Frugal Living

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By LilacGirl 2 comments
Most people have heard about the wisdom of having some food put by for a month, (or for much longer periods of time), in case of hard times, emergencies, disasters, or in case of a recession. We don't all have a pantry or even a large kitchen ... more »
By Laura Schofield 2 comments
Grocery shopping online is easier than going to the grocery store. It certainly takes less time and helps curb your urge to impulse buy unnecessary items. But just how do you do it? If you've ever shopped online before you'll soon realize that ... more »
By LilacGirl 3 comments
You don't think it will ever happen to you, losing your job, or your house to foreclosure, or having so little money to live on that you have to choose between rent and food. In the current economy, and the way it appears to be heading in the ... more »
By Julie Mayfield 6 comments
Gas prices are at record highs. If you're looking for ways to save money on gas, then look no further than your driving habits. Continue reading to discover ways to drive to save on gas... more »
By Limowreck 2 comments
Trying to cut home heating costs? If you're using a fireplace, consider buying green wood and seasoning it yourself. Green wood is much less expensive and will only need a season to a year for perfect winter burning... more »
By Juwabein 2 comments
You can't go a moment these days without hearing someone lament about how tough times are these days. So in these hard times what are some easy ways to earn a little extra dough to help pay for those higher groceries and gas prices... more »
By MidniteWriter 2 comments
You know you can often earn rewards for signing up with or using credit cards. Read on to find out how you can save money on gifts and items for your home or business... more »
By 02SmithA 5 comments
Clixsense is a top paid to click program. How can you best make money there?.. more »
By oneloved 6 comments
Gas prices got you planning a "staycation" this summer? Here are some ways to make it extra special!.. more »
By AutumnLeavz 12 comments
They are cheaper, they have more variety, they often offer organic produce, they support your local economy. What is not to love about Farmer's Markets? With the growing number of tainted vegetable reports circulating the United States, it is ... more »
By SaraHaley 1 comments
One week after school ends and you hear it: "I'm bored!" Your poor kids have absolutely NOTHING to do (wonder why, with all those toys in the playroom...). Here are some fun, easy, unique and CHEAP ways to keep them entertained during ... more »
By ChristinaEllis 4 comments
Sound unrealistic? Not so. Even in this market, there are ways to feed a family on a very tight budget. Here's how:.. more »
By brandy1123 1 comments
how to feed a family with little money.. more »
By 02SmithA 2 comments
How to fight rising food prices and the hit on your budget by using coupons.com.. more »
By LilacGirl 17 comments
All over the planet people make good use of the bicycle. In Asian and African countries, for example, you can see some pretty incredible loads on bicycles. What with the price of oil going sky high, bicycle usage is bound to increase in most ... more »
By bizewriter 1 comments
Ask any holiday shopping enthusiast and you'll find that it is never too early to think sales, especially during the biggest sale bonanza known as Black Friday. Without a little preparation though, you may find more burdens than bargains when you ... more »
By idaliabelaly 1 comments
Find cheap air plane flight tickets by simply following a couple of steps... more »
By Virginia Allain 5 comments
The rising cost of gasoline has Americans looking for cheap gas to fill the tank. It's not easy, but follow the steps below to save from a few cents to as much as 20 cents a gallon... more »
By presentgrace 3 comments
Saving money with coupons becomes more important as the cost of living rises. Finding coupons takes very little time and can be done when you know where to look... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 1 comments
Coupons offer discounts on everything for items like cereal, computers and theme park admissions. There are lots of different places to find money-saving coupons including online, in newspapers and mailers. The following suggestions give you ... more »
By amylaine 7 comments
Financial trouble is hard on a family, even more so if they lose their home. Many states in the US have programs to helps families with mortgage payments to avoid foreclosure. While each state has different organizations working with such ... more »
By ChristinaEllis 3 comments
Sure we know how to make money in traditional ways but how can you come up with a few dollars in a pinch? Read on as you never know when you may need pocket change to make ends meet... more »
By Ana M Soriano 14 comments
It's funny how important money is in our life. If you think about it, it is an intangible thing, it is simply an exchange of goods and services. For example, you work (services) for money to buy food (goods), pedicures (services), gas (goods),a ... more »
By Ana M Soriano 5 comments
It's funny how important money is in our life. If you think about it, it is an intangible thing, it is simply an exchange of goods and services. For example, you work (services) for money to buy food (goods), pedicures (services), gas (goods),a ... more »
By Bobbi Holmes 1 comments
One way to get some quick money is to cash in your scrap gold. But where can you get scrap gold?.. more »