by Jessica W on October 20, 2009
Next month is open enrollment for our family. I dread this season. My husband works for the state government, which gives us a broad range of choices—six this year.
This is the first time we’ve had to consider the whole family on one plan—and to shop around for the best deal—the last time we’d added our [...]
When people think of frugality – at least, when I think of it – I tend to imagine some happy ‘50s homemaker. Someone who devotes all of her time and energy to saving money, living frugally and being annoyingly chipper.
How many of us even come close to that description?
I’m not perfect. So what?
The best way [...]
by amy on November 5, 2008
Most of the time when say to save money they usually mean give up the things you love. For millions of us – me, included – that means video games. I don’t have to tell you that video games are a very expensive hobby. Even if you’re lucky enough to get the system as [...]
by amy on October 30, 2008
Teenagers don’t usually get their first jobs because they want to save money for the future. They want cash to buy a new car, purchase new clothes and music, or pay for going out with friends. However, getting teenagers in the habit of saving their money from day one is the best [...]
by amy on October 28, 2008
Living a frugal life may sound like a nightmare.
You’re probably thinking of giving up all the luxuries in your life: that expensive cup of Starbucks coffee, those designer clothes in your closet, that expensive pair of athletic shoes, those nights of partying with your friends.
The truth is you can enjoy the benefits of frugal living [...]
by amy on October 23, 2008
Right now, we’re all being bombarded by bad news about the economy. Things look bleak everywhere!
Now more than ever is the time to make saving money an addiction.
Maybe you don’t have a lot of money to save right now. You might only be working part-time, or you may have plenty of expenses to worry [...]