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Category: Frugality

Attacking Your Power Bill

Discussing an infographic by the Energy Authority on ways to lower your electric bill. Includes percentages used by major components in your home and specific tips.

Peter Frugality, Household, Links, Spending 8 Comments May 5, 2010 1 Minute

Stop Wasting Time and Start Clipping Coupons!

Guest posted Joel Ohman looks at the benefits and drawbacks of clipping coupons, including who should take the time to do it!

Peter Food, Frugality, Spending 24 Comments April 1, 2010 3 Minutes

Would You Buy a Rental Car?

Recently, we decided to purchase a vehicle from a rental company. Having gone through the experience, there are some definite pros and cons we learned from the experience, which we are sharing here today.

Peter Cars, Frugality, Readers Weigh In, Tips 109 Comments March 23, 2010 3 Minutes

It’s Okay to Pay for Value

We recently purchased new tires for our car, and something J.D. Roth talked about recently really struck me as relevant.

Peter Cars, Frugality, Spending 27 Comments March 12, 2010 2 Minutes

Lower Cable Bill, More Services: My Story

How I managed to lower my cable and Internet bill, while adding on services. Includes the exact language I used in my chat with customer service.

Peter Frugality, Household, Spending 24 Comments February 5, 2010 3 Minutes

Spending With an Impact

It's all about frugality and priorities--how to spend money in a way that has the most impact on your life.

Peter Frugality, Planning, Spending 9 Comments January 19, 2010 3 Minutes

Purchase Case Study: Kodak Zi8 HD Camera

The Kodak Zi8 HD pocket camera was one of the first "gadget" purchases we've made in a while. Here's how we got through the decision-making process and lessons we've learned.

Peter Frugality, Spending 5 Comments December 22, 2009 6 Minutes

Alternatives to Traditional Christmas Gifts

Millions of people this year will find themselves with a lot less money than last Christmas season, and a lot more motivation to stick with cash for their gift-buying. Here are five solid ideas for alternatives to traditional Christmas gifts that our family is trying this year.

Peter Family & Kids, Frugality, Giving & Gifting, Recession 13 Comments December 17, 2009 3 Minutes

How to Stay Frugal and Focused in a Recovery

Our wired-in tendencies are to start over-spending when the economy recovers. If you don't want to be part of the trend, check out my set of tips for how to stay frugal & focused during an economic upturn.

Peter Frugality, Planning, Psychology, Recession, Spending, Tips 15 Comments November 30, 2009 4 Minutes

How to Take Advantage of a Crappy Economy

The economy might be sucking, but there are plenty of diamonds in the rough as far as I'm concerned. Here are a few of them you can take advantage of!

Peter Career, Current Events, Frugality, Income, Recession 8 Comments November 24, 2009 4 Minutes

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