Frugal

by Shannon Christman

The Frugal Counterculture “Countercultural” is one of the last things most people would call me, but the description that fits me well... read the story

by Shannon Christman

The Best Way to Save Money – Learn Contentment Personal finance books and articles offer many simple ways to save money — cut out a daily trip to Starbucks, turn... read the story

by Shannon Christman

Letterboxing: An Interesting and Inexpensive Form of Recreation In England, letterboxing is old news – more than 150 years old, in fact – but I only heard about it for the ... read the story

by Shannon Christman

Don’t Be Pound Wise but Penny Foolish Coupon clippers and other frugal types are under constant scrutiny by those who are eager to call them “penny wise... read the story

by Shannon Christman

Save Money with Creative Problem Solving Creativity is vital for frugal living. No, you don’t need to be a poet or a sculptor to save money, but you do nee... read the story

by Jeffrey Strain

What is the Difference between Frugal and Cheap? ($10 Question) This is a question that often comes up — the difference between being frugal and being cheap. This reader asks for... read the story

by James Hendrickson

Ten DIY Money Savers – To Try or Not? The forums are buzzing with new money-saving tips and tricks. “We don’t purchase these anymore,” and &... read the story

by Shannon Christman

Six Frugal Family Gift Exchange Ideas I used to love Christmas shopping. I truly enjoyed searching for just the perfect gift for each person on my list... read the story

by Jennifer Derrick

10 Ways to Save Money by “Plugging Out” I am one of the first to admit that television, video games, the Internet, and cell phones add fun and convenience to ou... read the story

by Shannon Christman

Ten Great Reasons to Have Frugal Friends Alcoholics Anonymous, Weight Watchers, local faith communities, service organizations, and even mommy groups all acknowl... read the story