Did you happen to catch Wednesday's Oprah? The episode where Lisa Ling takes an inside look at the freegan culture? Interesting stuff to be sure. In case you missed it, ... Read More

Few things make me happier than a good sale, and my stockpile is proof of it. I won't be buying soap, trash bags or deodorant for some time to come, ... Read More

These days it seems everyone is talking about the "R" word--recession. Are we already in a recession? Will we soon be in a recession? How long will it last? What ... Read More

Wal-Mart was the first to roll out $4 presciptions; and now, many other stores are following suit. Here's a list of the latest to offer $4 generics: Kroger Target Giant ... Read More

Oh, how I love Fridays; and not just because they represent the end to the work week, but because Friday nights are my night to hit Target. I love to ... Read More

Paying $5 for bread--it sounds ludicrous, but with reports of a world-wide wheat shortage--the worst in 30 years--it could soon become reality. What's to blame for such a severe shortage? Experts ... Read More

Want to spend less on haircuts? Here's one way to make it happen: Donate Hair and Get a Free Cut Many salons host free haircut events to benefit Locks of Love and ... Read More

Have kids? Have taxes to file? Then, here's a win-win: Have your taxes prepared by H&R Block, and they'll deposit $15 into your Upromise account. To take advantage of this offer, ... Read More

Soap is one of those must-have items, but that doesn't mean you have to buy it at the store. Learn how to make your own soap, and enjoy the savings. Everyday ... Read More

It can help with weight loss, calm indigestion, kill lice and lower cholesterol . . . or can it? See what WebMD.com has to say about apple cider vinegar; then, ... Read More

Want to get paid to shop, eat or vacation? Then, you may want to look into mystery shopping. It's a fun way to earn pocket money and freebies. Find ... Read More

Just two days till Valentine's Day. Do you have a gift picked out for your Valentine? If not, Bonny Albo, our guide to Dating, has a list of cheap Valentine's ... Read More

If you have standard toilets in your home, you're using anywhere from 3.6 to 7 gallons of water per flush. Compare that to the 1.6 gallons of water that a ... Read More

Composting--it's good for the earth; it's good for your pocket book; it's just plain good. If you've been thinking about giving composting a try, but aren't really sure where to ... Read More

Did you know that you can make your own aftershave? Yep, sure can. And guess what? It's actually better than the stuff that you can buy at the store. Give ... Read More

Trying to trim your grocery budget? Then, give five ingredient cooking a try. Linda Larsen, our Busy Cooks guide, has put together a collection of over 400 recipes that require ... Read More

When you own a home, maintaining it makes good financial sense. Maintaining it on the cheap . . . we'll that makes even more sense. If you're committed to keeping ... Read More

This week I've been busy with all the details of refinancing my home. The low interest rates have made it the perfect time for my husband and me to trade ... Read More