Cut Costs
By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Guide
Learn how to save on household expenses, food and entertainment; master the art of bargain shopping, and start managing your money better.
- Money Management
- Save on Household Expenses
- Save on Food
- Save on Entertainment
- Bargain Shopping Strategies
Money Management
Smart money management is a vital part of the frugal lifestyle. Learn how to take charge of your savings, investments, retirement planning and all other facets of your financial life.
- How to Create a Frugal Budget
- Get Rid of Credit Card Debt
- What's Keeping You from Saving?
- Start an Emergency Fund
- Develop a Monthly Spending Plan
- Monthly Spending Worksheet
- Budget Annual Spending
- Organize Your Finances
- Financial Goals Worksheet
- Calculate Your Net Worth
- Stop Credit Card Offers from Reaching Your Mailbox
- How to Create a Bare-Bones Budget
- Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
- Make the Most of Low Interest Rates
- How to Refinance an Auo Loan
- How to Lower Credit Card Interest Rates
- Recession-proof Your Finances
- Ways to Earn Extra Money
- Free Printable Household Notebook
Save on Household Expenses
Discover simple ways to lower your utility bills, phone bill, homeowner's insurance and all of those other bills that seem to find their way into your mailbox.
- Easy Ways to Save on Household Expenses
- How to Make Things Last Longer
- Save on Heating Costs
- Ways to Keep Warm (Without Turning Up the Heat)
- Simple Ways to Save on Air Conditioning Costs
- Ways to Keep Cool (Without Cranking Up the AC)
- Lower Your Electric Bill
- Save Money on Your Water Bill
- Lower Your Phone Bill
- Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill
- Lower Your Homeowner's Insurance Premium
- Should I Replace My Appliances?
- Top 7 Ways to Save on New Appliances
- Increase the Efficiency of Your Refrigerator
Save on Food
Everyone's got to eat, but the frugal person knows how to do it for less – whether it's at the grocery store or at a restaurant.
- Simple Ways to Slash Your Grocery Bill
- Make Over Your Grocery List
- Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget
- Grow Your Own Foods
- Learn How to Cook from Scratch
- Eat Seasonally and Save
- The Cheapest Fruits and Vegetables Month-By-Month
- How to Keep Foods Fresh Longer
- Save on Organics
- Printable Grocery Coupons
- How to Get More Coupons
- Current Rebate Offers
- Eat Out for Less
- How to Get Free Food
- How to Preserve Foods
- Is It Still Good?
- Build a Grocery Stockpile
- Shop International Grocery Stores and Save
Save on Entertainment
Even fun can be frugal! Discover enough cheap entertainment ideas to keep you busy for days.
- Make the Most of Your Library Card
- Save Money on Books
- Save Money on Movie Tickets
- Get Free eBooks
- Find Free Music Online
- Watch Free TV Online with Hulu
- Free Movie Rentals
- Top 8 Frugal Hobbies
- Free and Nearly-Free Kids' Events
- Frugal Crafts and Recipes for Kids
- Frugal Travel Planning
- Take a Free Vacation
- Save Money at Amusement Parks
Bargain Shopping Strategies
Bargain shopping – it's a frugalite's dream. Learn how to coupon, rebate, clearance shop and haggle your way to the best deals.