As thrifty people we are always looking for ways to save money. After all, there is no reason to waste money if we can avoid it. There are some ways that are excellent and easy ways to save money and some will be more worth your time. With gas prices bouncing between $3 and $4…
My uncle comes from a family in the garment industry. I remember once going shopping with him at a fairly low-end clothing store. Before he let me buy anything, he carefully inspected the seams and the fabric, making certain that even the very inexpensive items I was picking out had been built to last. He…
Valentine’s Day is upon us and the pressure is on for most. How do we possibly show our love for one person that’s limited to this one special day? It is possible to go beyond the usual suspects of flowers and candy, without causing your wallet heartbreak. From a one-of-a-kind date that your soul mate…
New tires can be a real inconvenience to a persons budget. If you take some time to be an educated and informed consumer, you can save yourself some money on your next tire purchase. While there is no exact consensus as to how often you should replace the tires on your vehicle, in most cases,…
How many times have you sat around listening to your friends tell you that they are going to quit doing something cold turkey? I am going to go out on a limb and say probably quite often. At some point, we have all probably been on a kick where we wanted to completely give up…
Sometimes our quest to cut down expenses can lead us astray. Not all frugal tips and hacks are created equal, and trying something that worked for someone else might even end up costing you money. Here are four common frugal living tips that often backfire, and what you can do instead: Cut Your Own Hair…
During our lives we tend to accumulate stuff. Unless you move often, your attic, basement, garage, and closets are going to get filled with a lot of clutter. If you are sick of it and want to organize your life, start going through things. If you have not even looked at it, let alone used…