saving

by Jennifer Derrick

Is Camping Still an Economical Way to Travel? I have always enjoyed camping, first in a tent and then in a mini-motorhome. We’ve always found it to be an econom... read the story

Ways to Save for your Children’s Futures I know many kids who grow up and go to college on their own dime, spending all their own hard earned cash for the next..... read the story

by Shannon Christman

Frugal Tricks to Make Consumable Purchases Last Longer Other than our mortgage and utilities, the majority of our regular spending goes to consumables. It’s amazing to t... read the story

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 Cortni Marrazzo

Prepare For Your Financial Winter in Times of Plenty I was recently on a lengthy cross-state drive with a few family members that took us through miles and miles of farmland... 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 Jennifer Derrick

Recession? Maybe. Protect Yourself in 2008 The drumbeat of recession talk continues to grow louder in the media and amongst financial analysts. The housing crisis,... read the story

by Cortni Marrazzo

The Quality Trap – Items Where Quality Is Over-Rated If I were to ask the average person what makes a Lexus better than a Kia, an outfit from Nordstrom better than one from ... read the story