Sun tea is a popular and frugal drink, but is it a safe one? Not according to Snopes.com and more notably the Centers for Disease Control, which have both published ... Read More

Do you have one of the new, foaming hand soap dispensers from Dial, Bath & Body Works or one of the other numerous makers? If so, you can save money ... Read More

If you've ever visited a party supply store, you don't need anyone to tell you how expensive it can be to throw a kid's birthday party. Toss party hats, invitations, ... Read More

School's out for the summer; are the kids driving you crazy yet? If so, it's time to roll out those boredom buster activities. Turn a creative eye on the stuff ... Read More

Coupons are great, but doubled coupons? Sooo much better! If you're looking for a simple way to boost your grocery savings, try shopping at a store that doubles coupons. Most ... Read More

Want to save even more on your home's energy bill? Then, consider conducting your own home energy audit. A quick and painless walk through your house can help you to ... Read More

Compact Fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)--those crazy, spiral-shaped bulbs--are touted as being the energy saver of all energy savers, but just how much energy can a light bulb save? By way of ... Read More

Insurance is such a necessary thing, but the cost--ugh! If you feel like you're paying too much for your insurance--auto and homeowner's, then it's time to fight back; and here's ... Read More

Well, after grumbling about the cost of high-speed Internet in yesterday's post, it looks like relief is finally here. As part of an agreement with the FCC, AT&T is now ... Read More

High-speed Internet has made logging onto the World Wide Web more expensive than ever. Is the Internet really worth the price of entry? The answer is: yes, yes, and yes! ... Read More

Often one of the hardest parts of getting out of debt, is figuring out where to start. Which debt do you pay off first? When should you ask for a ... Read More

Stocking up on sale-priced groceries is a great way to get ahead, but only if you're able to use everything up before it goes bad. Do you know how long ... Read More

Father's Day is this coming Sunday. Have you decided what to give your dad? Not to worry if you haven't; there's still time to nail a frugal, but thoughful gift. ... Read More

Mystery shopping—the act of posing as a customer to evaluate a business or service—can be a fun way to earn free meals, merchandise and cash; but first you've got to ... Read More

Saving money can be a real challenge when your budget is tight—an unexpected expense here, another there; and oops there’s no money left to save. If you're tired of putting ... Read More

Frugal folks don't just know how to pinch pennies, they know how to save them too--in mass quantity. If you've been putting back those pennies for years, you're probably well ... Read More

Online banking may be the high-tech and trendy approach to banking, but it can also be seen as the frugal approach. Know why? Check out the Top 7 Frugal Benefits ... Read More

Couponing is a great way to reduce your grocery bill, but the task of matching coupons to sales can be time consuming and even a bit tedious. Isn't there a ... Read More

Looking for a way to bring down the cost of crafting? Then, skip the craft store; and take a trip around your house instead. You can create all sorts of ... Read More

Researching products before you buy them can save a lot of money and hassle, but with today's flood of information it can be difficult to decide who's opinion to trust. To ... Read More

Pizza is a tasty any-time meal, but the bill for even a single take-out pie? Well, let's just say it's not so anytime. Fortunately, cutting the cost is as simple ... Read More