Frugal Tips News
- Poll: Cheating spouse vs. job loss Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:15PMIn another page from "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus," a new study from ING Direct shows men and women have different takes when it comes to losing a job, a cheating spouse or racking up debt. Given a choice, 46 percent of men said they...
- Women shoppers shunning splurges for frugal consumption Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:41PMWomen shoppers shunning splurges for frugal consumption
- 5 Ways to Save $1,000 a Year Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:47AMBuy less and do less laundry.
- Why money ‘diets’ do not work — Part 2 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:32AMTHIS article focuses on budgeting as something akin to a ‘diet’. In the previous article, Heng, a sole breadwinner of a family of four was interviewed on whether he thought money “diets” worked, as statistically, about eight out of 10 people did not have a budget and the rest that did, might not stick to [...]
- 10 tips to get the most out of your massage Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:32PMProfessional therapist offers a few guidelines.
- Slow and Steady: Physical and Fiscal Fitness Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:49PMSlow and Steady: Physical and Fiscal Fitness
- Cops: Teen Planned Mass Murder At School Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:58AMPolice say plans for a mass murder at a Florida high school that intended to rival the Columbine High School and Virginia Tech shootings were halted because of a tip.
- Safety 101: College Campus Tips for Safer Student Living Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:49AMWith the first day of college quickly approaching, students have a lot to think about: inventive new ways to tighten their budgets; efficient methods to maneuver themselves around campus; and mastering the fine art of balancing a heavy course load while still maintaining a social life outside of the classroom.
- Many, many thanks Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:21AMAnd to show our appreciation, a return to the perfect frugal feast - pizza Embed multimedia (photos, galleries, audio, map): FRUGAL FEASTS FRUGAL FEASTS Frugal Feasts: Two years, 60 columns, one near breakup and a dozen chickpea burritos later, and we would like to extend our most heartfelt thanks to our readers. You both rock! We are seriously grateful. Who would have thought when Suzanne came ...
- Cooking up savings in the office kitchen Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:06PMFrugal Duchess: Tips on saving money on your lunch break at work.
- HISD School Without Power Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:44AMStudents at a Houston-area elementary school are moved to another campus because of power outages.
- New School Year Brings Stricter Class Size Limits Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:30AMSchool districts across the state will meet stricter class size limits this school year.
- Can Smart Money Management Be Sexy? Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:24PMThere are ways to broadcast your financial values without coming off as a tightwad or a gold digger.
- The Best Cash-Back Card Ever Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:13PM...and what it says about our economy
- FRUGAL LIVING BY SARA NOEL: Organize your loyalty cards Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:53AMIs your wallet filled with loyalty, rewards or club cards? They get disorganized and you fumble at the cash register to find the card you need. You can organize them into a card-organizer holder, bundled with a rubber band, or try KeyRingThing (www.keyringthing.com) or CardStar (www.mycardstar.com), which puts multiple cards onto a single ...
- Hampton Hotels Partners with Friendship Expert to Ensure Smooth Vacations with Friends Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:00AMMCLEAN, Va.----With millions of travelers hitting the roads and taking to the skies in the midst of the travel season for vacations and short getaways, Hampton Hotels the international brand of nearly 1,800 mid-priced hotels, has partnered with friendship expert Dr.
- Saving money makes cents for these local bloggers Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:21AMFAIRFIELD - When three local bloggers send their children back to school, not one dime will have been wasted.
- Growing Demand for Money Tips Leads to Facebook Fan Page for Popular MoneyNing.com Blog Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 3:00AMMoneyNing.com is one of the most popular finance-related sites on the net. The site, which offers financial advice and money tips, has a following of 300,000 monthly visitors. Content from the site has been featured on Time.com, NYTimes.com and USNews.com.
- Moms4Moms kicks off new year Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:33PMThe Moms4Moms community support group will begin its 22nd year on Sept. 7, with a Kick-Off Brunch and would like to invite all those interested to attend.
- What frugality gets you Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 9:23AMMaking small daily decisions to save money can help you afford for bigger, more important purchases and investments.
- A frugal mom shares organic grocery list Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 7:39AMBARGAIN BABE: Julia Scott I was thrilled to recently meet Stephanie of KeeperoftheHome.org because she is an expert in a topic I want to know about: eating organic on a budget. Here is how Stephanie, who is based in British...
- 3 frugal ways to get fit without going to the gym Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 6:31AM3 frugal ways to get fit without ever stepping into a gym again Fitness in a recession means balancing physical health with financial health. The average cost of a gym membership is $40 to $50 a month. After tacking on a membership fee, payments can run upward of $750 a year. Yet, IHRSA data show "42 percent of club members attend their clubs less than 50 days per year," resulting in $15 gym ...
- Lessons from retail billionaires Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 12:32AMFOR sale: One Mercedes S Class, 1996 model. Fully armoured, bulletproof glass and strengthened steel. Colour: Anthracite. Has 174,000 kilometres on the clock. One elderly owner, recently deceased.
- Pedata RV Center Releases 6 Quick Driving Tips to Decrease Gas Costs Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 3:00AMPedata RV Center releases 6 quick driving tips to decrease gas costs while pulling travel trailers/driving motorhomes.
- 10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Massage Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 8:00PMA professional massage may seem like a waste of money -- until you’ve had one. Frugal fans know a good massage can provide more health benefits than a visit to the doctor, and often for less cash. As an added bonus, a massage can provide a real spiritual lift. But how do you get the most out of a massage when you’re lying there worrying about spending all that money? Taking off your clothes and ...
- 10 Fashion Tips for Your Vacation Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 5:22PMAvoid looking like a typical tourist, without breaking the bank.
- How to score an upgrade Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 5:12AMPerks are harder to get these days. Experts offer tips and tricks
- 500 Students Receive Backpacks, Supplies Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 12:45PMWith just two weeks to go before the start of the 2010-2011 school year, Alonzo Mourning Charities are making sure students at the Overtown Youth Center are prepared.
- Great Advice From Around the Web Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:05AMA weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.
- Beat the shopping blues Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:46PMThere may never be an easy solution for tackling theback-to-school shopping monster, but a few boundaries combined withsome helpful tips might quell the quest.
- U.S. Personal Income Growth Stalls, Impels New Ways to Earn More Money Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 12:40PMTips to diversifying sources of income in the new economy.
- Six Tips to Use Store Credit Cards the Best Way Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 9:33AMWhen used right, store cards can get you big discounts. When used wrong, they can get you into big trouble
- Behind the Lens: Paradise viewed through wide-angle lens Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 1:18AMHere’s a cooling thought for the dog days of summer: Imagine yourself on vacation, with your favorite camera, standing on a 1,500-square-mile ice cube. Sound like paradise compared with Kansas in August? Actually, it was the Mendenhall Glacier, outside of Juneau, Alaska.
- Victoria: One day, 10 stops, less than $30 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:57PMJohn Lee proves you can use less capital in a capital city
- Frugal Living Financial Advisor Reaches Retirement Population through USNews.com Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:00AMAs a regular contributor to the “ON RETIREMENT” section of USNews.com, David Ning advises financial resources throughout the golden years. David Ning launched his finance-based blog, MoneyNing.com, in 2007 in order to help readers understand how saving money on daily expenses will build wealth and create financial security over time.
- Interior painting the real deal for frugal consumers Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:02PMYou may need to be logged in to see stories listed here that are in our archives. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The worst of the recession may be over, but that doesn’t mean consumers will soon return to the rampant spending of years past.
- Spend smart Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:28AMClearing clutter and saving cash
- No thrift-store hunting necessary! Resale variation of the $100 Challenge Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:51PMNo thrift-store hunting necessary! Resale variation of the $100 Challenge
- Lessons from the super rich Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:09PMTHE idea that there is some sort of set of rules or formula that we can follow to become fabulously wealthy is a source of never-ending public interest.
- MMSD, Milwaukee OK $8 million in emergency measures to reduce basement backups Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:53PMMMSD will allocate $7 million to increase the capacity of two sewer overflows in its regional system, while the city will spend up to $1 million this year to reduce sewage backups into basements of a north side neighborhood that often battles wastewater.
- How to make the most of employee benefits Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:41AMThey used to be called "fringe" benefits, but over the years, employee benefits like health, dental and vision insurance , as well as retirement plans, disability protection, health club discounts and legal services, to name a few, have grown in importance and also in complexity.
- Christmas In July: How Much Can You Save? Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:32PMChristmas in July is a fairly new phenomenon with the potential for huge returns.
- Frugal ways: More thrifty tips from savvy Oregonian readers Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 9:14AMHere are some ways to save on cosmetic and hygiene projects and get rid of soapsuds.
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- Play safe this Fourth of July with these tips Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 12:35AMThe Fourth of July is a time of national celebration. It is a day for flying the Star-Spangled Banner, saluting the Founders who set the course for our independence and spending time with friends and family.
- Keep a lid on your spending fireworks and other tips: 5 ways to declare financial independence Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:31PMCHICAGO - While Independence Day comes just once a year, millions of consumers are mired in financial dependence day after day. Too many count on credit cards and their next paycheck just to get by.
- Divorce, disease and desire torpedo finances Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 11:53PMSALT LAKE CITY — Divorce, illness, job loss, student loans and just wanting things seem to be the major torpedoes...
- Frugal ways: More clever tricks from thrifty Oregonian readers Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 9:54AMMoney-saving tips include a handy drying rod, cleaning eyeglasses, how to get up a dropped egg and several cooking hints.
- NEISD Announces Restructuring Plan Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 9:37PMNortheast Independent School District officials on Wednesday announced several changes for the upcoming school year, designed to make an arts magnet school more efficient.
- Lancaster Skill Share Collective offers inspiration for preservation and conservation Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 5:58PMIn a basement room at Stahr Armory, a stack of bikes in a sad state of disrepair cries out for intervention, like an Island of Misfit Toys.But every discard should have its day, and through frugal hands-on recycling and reuse — the nuts and bolts of the North Queen Street Armory-based all-volu...
