While watching TV the other night I saw a new Coinstar commercial with the slogan, "Cash in; go splurge," and I have to admit being a bit disturbed by it. ... Read More

All the recent discussion about rising grocery prices begs the question: How much are you spending at the grocery store? Take part in our poll to find out how your ... Read More

Just when you think you've run out of ways to save electricity . . . Heap Media has released a new black version of Google known as Blackle, which boasts ... Read More

Looking for some cheap ways to keep your family entertained while you're at the beach? Then, consider this idea: Bowl You don't have to be at a bowling alley to bowl. Set ... Read More

A new MSN article, "Go Vegetarian to Save Money," suggests that adopting a vegetarian lifestyle is an effective way to save money because it can: lower your grocery bill lower your chances ... Read More

Do you panic every time your homeowner's insurance comes due? Do you struggle to come up with the money for your summer vacation? Do dental cleanings and medical expenses send ... Read More

A recent study indicates that people who think about money are: less helpful less considerate less likely to ask for help less likely to interact with others Is this proof that thinking about money makes ... Read More

Back-to-school sales have made shopping for school supplies and school clothes cheaper than ever, but that doesn't mean that we frugal types can't find ways to save even more. If ... Read More

Milk may do a body good, but don't expect it to do your wallet any good. Industry experts predict that by fall milk prices could reach $5 a gallon! Why ... Read More

A few weeks back my family took a three day trip to Atlanta. We stayed in a hotel for two nights, shopped, ate out and took in a Braves game. ... Read More

On Sunday, The Simple Dollar posted an article entitled, "How to Get a Free iPhone," in which the author asserts the premise that you can get a "free" iPhone by ... Read More

Do you change your own oil? Have you ever changed your own oil? If not, you should consider giving it a try. It only takes about 20-30 minutes, and no ... Read More

I confess: I saw the latest Harry Potter movie on opening night. In fact, my whole family did. But before you write me off as a major spendthrift, allow me ... Read More

See if this scenario sounds familiar: You slave over your budget, crunching numbers until everything falls into place; but still you manage to spend more than you planned each month. ... Read More

How does retiring at the age of 60 sound? No-brainer, right? Now, here's a tougher question for you: Do you know how much you should be saving if you want ... Read More

Ready to give your finances a frugal makeover? Then, fire up your printer, and blast off a copy of the Build-a-Budget Worksheet. It's budgeting made simple. More Budgeting Tools: How to Create ... Read More

Credit cards can cause financial woes and add stress to our lives, but can they also make us fat? That's the claim made in a recent Bankrate article, and it's ... Read More

Looking for a way to fit travel abroad into your frugal lifestyle? Then consider this tip: Go Where the Dollar is Strongest Stretch your travel dollars by picking a destination with a ... Read More

Dryer Balls are one of the latest in a long line of As-Seen-On-TV products that promise to save you money and time, but should you buy into the hype? Not ... Read More

Want to lower the cost of your landline, cell phone, or even your VoIP service? Then, check out lowermybills.com. This Experian-owned website makes comparison shopping simpler than ever. Just enter ... Read More

Just two more days till the 4th of July; do you have your plans in order yet? No need to worry if you don't. Here's everything you need for a ... Read More