Frugality

With gas prices rising, high unemployment, and inflation poised to spiral out of control, your talent for cutting household expenses is becoming more and more important. You can

When you stay in a hotel for a few days, there's a good chance you spend a hefty portion of your monthly mortgage or rent budget on a single room. It may be absurd, but the hotel

During any recession, news stories about unemployment figures take center stage while the families dealing with the recession suffer, often quietly. People work hard just to stay

Using coupons to save money on groceries can be challenging. Perhaps you've tried using coupons, and you didn't receive the savings you expected. You put a lot of effort into your

"Wardrobing" is the act of buying a product from a retailer (most commonly high-end clothing, but it can be other items as well), using it for a while, and then returning it as

My dad is a hoarder - no, not the kind that needs an intervention on the "Hoarders" television show. Just the kind that has managed to cram every cabinet, shelf, and drawer in his

Have you ever wondered why you handle money the way you do? Perhaps you're a saver and you feel satisfaction every time you look at your growing account balances and displeasure

My kids love Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers. In fact, if it's available, that's the only snack they'll go for. Recently, however, our house has been without Goldfish for several

As the Frugal Guinea Pig, I strive to bring you reports on what's new and exciting in the world of bargains. Today's experiment addresses whether buying food at the dollar store

When I buy vinegar, I buy it in bulk from Costco. Why on earth do I need that much vinegar, you ask? Because vinegar, like baking soda uses, is one of those miracle products