Saving Money

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 Jeffrey Strain

Four Phases of the Family Financial Cycle By David John Marotta In 1985, an MIT professor won the Nobel Prize for a simple technique that squirrels have known int... read the story

by Jeffrey Strain

Build Your Own Solar Window Heater for $10 – Save $45 a Month This is my project for the weekend – to build a solar window heater (shown in the video below). It’s been a ... 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 Jeffrey Strain

Five Simple Financial Commitments to a Better Marriage By David John Marotta No married couple wants a scandal, even if it is just financial in nature. Money problems can ruin... 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

by Meredith H. Kaiser

Un-Joneses of the World, Speak Up! Not only do I not give a hoot about keeping up with the Joneses, I would like to start a movement of the Un-Joneses. I..... read the story

by Meredith H. Kaiser

The Timeless Wisdom of Dr. Seuss For Holiday Entertainment If you knew that a friend busted their budget in order to invite you over for dinner, would you enjoy the dinner? Probab... read the story

by Shannon Christman

If It’s Broke, Fix It In James Grippando’s novel, Lying with Strangers, a nurse tells a doctor, “We are the last repairmen on eart... read the story

by Shannon Christman

Christmas Clubs and the All-Cash Christmas When my mom started her first job around 1950 or so, she didn’t have a 401(k), but she did have a Christmas club. ... read the story