Need to get your cell phone bill under control? Then, consider this tip: Track Your Talk Time Do you go over your minutes each month? Then, it's time to start tracking your ... Read More

The weekend is a great time to learn a new frugal skill; so why not put your kitchen prowess to the test, and give cheesemaking a try? You can make ... Read More

Do the heat and gas prices have you stuck indoors? If so, now is a great time to get started on your Christmas gifts. Grab a pair of worn out ... Read More

Have the high gas prices caused you to ditch your vacation plans? If so, a staycation could be the perfect stand-in. It's a vacation like any other (think: eating out, ... Read More

Kettle corn is the perfect sweet and salty treat, but you'll pay dearly for it if you buy it at a carnival or street festival. The solution? Make it at ... Read More

Want to make your own jam, but not sold on all of the work and know-how that goes into canning? Then, give freezer jam a try. You can make a ... Read More

Where I live, school has been out since mid May; but for many, school is just now getting out. Have you thought about how you'll keep your kids entertained this ... Read More

Incorporating meatless meals into your diet is a great way to save money, but it's not always easy to give up the taste and texture of meat. Well, guess what? ... Read More

Poker players aren't the only people with tells. Frugal folks have them too (and often more than one). Do you know what your frugal tell is? If not, this question ... Read More

Father's Day is this coming Sunday; do you have a gift lined up? If not, here's a fun idea: Lowes is holding its bi-weekly Build and Grow kids' clinic this ... Read More

Have plans to wash your car this weekend? Then, consider using homemade cleaners to get the job done. You can make your own car wash solution, tire cleaner, carpet cleaner ... Read More

Old jeans are one thing (among many) that I can't bare to toss, so I'm always brainstorming new ways to repurpose them. My latest idea: turning an old pair of ... Read More

Financial independence – it's the ultimate frugal goal, but what does it mean really? Trent of thesimpledollar.com says that there are three common (but very different) definitions for financial independence. ... Read More