http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:45:58 -0700 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:31:43 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m2d26-The-best-value-collages?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner  Do you have a son or daughter in high school now?  Thinking about how they will finance college?  In this economy, the rising cost of higher education can be quite intimidating...even scary. If you have small children, you still ... budget family Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:31:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m2d26-The-best-value-collages?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Books-that-can-teach-your-children-about-money?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner Are you trying to teach your children about the almighty dollar?  Here are a few books that can help:The Go-Around-Dollar by Barbara Johnston Adams: A story on how Eric finds a dollar on the ground and how it gets circulated and spent amont... budget family Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:43:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Books-that-can-teach-your-children-about-money?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Teach-your-kids-how-to-save-money?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner   It is vital for parents to teach their children the importance of budgeting and money management early in life.  Piggy banks are great items for children to own while in the learning process.Money Savvy Generation offe... budget Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:10:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Teach-your-kids-how-to-save-money?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m2d11-How-to-save-money-at-the-movie-theater?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner You can still enjoy a movie date while sticking to your budget.  Here are some ways to save at the movie theater:Take advantadge of matinee prices by going in the afternoon.Don’t forget any student or military IDs or any other di... budget Entertainment and Leisure Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:58:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m2d11-How-to-save-money-at-the-movie-theater?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m2d5-Spa-services-for-less-on-Valentines-day?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner  Are you looking to treat yourself with a spa package without blowing your budget?  With the economy down, there are lots of offers and incentives for luxury expenses like a day at the spa.  And with Valentine’s Day coming soon, ... Beauty budget Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:13:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m2d5-Spa-services-for-less-on-Valentines-day?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m2d4-Save-or-Splurge-Body-Soap?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner If you are trying to reduce your spend on health and beauty items, you can simply start with the kind of soap you buy.When comparing soap within the same brand, bar soap is usually more cost effective than body wash.  Bar soap is usually sold at... Beauty budget Save or Splurge Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:55:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m2d4-Save-or-Splurge-Body-Soap?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m2d2-Host-happy-hour-for-less-at-home?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner  Do you consider yourself a real socialite?  Maybe you love to do happy hour with the girls, but you are starting to notice that your “after-five” splurges are ruining your budget.  After all, your logical “sensors&rd... budget Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:01:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m2d2-Host-happy-hour-for-less-at-home?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d30-3-ways-to-save-money-on-Prescription-Drugs?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner 1.  Retail Discounters like Wal-Mart or Target are now selling 30-day generics for as low as $4 a bottle.  A 90-day supply could be as low as $10.  But before you make the drive to the store, be sure to visit their website and check if... Health budget Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:29:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d30-3-ways-to-save-money-on-Prescription-Drugs?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d28-Buy-and-sell-engagement-rings-from-secondhand-website-IDoNowIDontcom?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner A romantic memory doesn’t have to break your bank.  Since Valentine's Day is the second most popular day to get engaged, you may already be thinking about popping the question.  However for many people, the cost of a fairy tale engage... shopping budget Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:53:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d28-Buy-and-sell-engagement-rings-from-secondhand-website-IDoNowIDontcom?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d27-Quick-and-easy-access-to-your-accounts-using-Pageonce?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner In addition to my earlier post advising you to “watch your bank accounts like a hawk,” there is an alternative solution to Mint.com for those of you who are tied to a Blackberry or iPhone.Pageonce is like an online account management... budget Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:51:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d27-Quick-and-easy-access-to-your-accounts-using-Pageonce?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d26-Watch-your-Bank-Account-like-a-Hawk-Save-on-Fees-and-Fraud?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner Get into the habit of checking your account on a daily basis.  I personally like to check my account even twice a day sometimes.  Although the thought of “babysitting” your money may sound unappealing for some, keeping a close e... budget Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:32:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d26-Watch-your-Bank-Account-like-a-Hawk-Save-on-Fees-and-Fraud?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d25-Save-money-on-household-cleaning-products?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner They say “cleanliness is next to godliness” but the costs of buying all those cleaners, powders, tub scrubbers and disinfectants can really add up.  Well it is time to go GREEN (and by that I mean money and eco-friendly.)  Use t... Household budget Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:32:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d25-Save-money-on-household-cleaning-products?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Sell-your-unwanted-gold-and-jewelry?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner Do you have any old, unwanted or broken gold jewelry piling up in your jewelry box?  Would you rather swap it for cash?According to the USAWeekend article titled “Is it time to sell your unwanted gold?” by Walecia Konrad, 24 Karat go... budget Earn Money Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:31:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Sell-your-unwanted-gold-and-jewelry?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d20-Thrift-Stores-gaining-popularity?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner  If you haven’t starting looking into shopping at consignment or thrift stores, now is a great time to start. This is especially for those who consider shopping a leisure activity. You will be surprised at what gems you will find at a thri... shopping budget Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:55:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d20-Thrift-Stores-gaining-popularity?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d19-Save-money-by-cutting-back-on-meat?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner  During these rocky economic times you may be rethinking your monthly grocery bill.  Although there are many factors that could contribute to the higher cost of certain foods, you shouldn’t let that drive up your food budget. Your fir... budget Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:40:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d19-Save-money-by-cutting-back-on-meat?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d15-Stop-Impluse-Spending-Part-2?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner Cut back on your impluse spending...continued from Part I....4. Cut back on the number of visits to the store. You can lessen the chance you will succumb to impulse buys by avoiding the situation as much as possible. Try to consolidate your grocery a... budget Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:26:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d15-Stop-Impluse-Spending-Part-2?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d12-Stop-Impluse-Spending-Part-1?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner Impulse purchases are like termites to your budget.  They slowly eat away at your bank account and before you know it, you’re wondering where you money has gone. It is important to remember that every one’s money has limits (even the... budget Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:40:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d12-Stop-Impluse-Spending-Part-1?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d8-Watch-out-for-pricing-errors-at-the-store?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner Errors occur at the check-lanes quite frequently and, more often than not, they are in the favor of the grocery store. Between the cashier and pricing system errors, you got to keep your eye out in order to protect your pocket book.Whenever possible,... Food and Grocery budget Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:16:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d8-Watch-out-for-pricing-errors-at-the-store?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d6-Make-your-own-frozen-breakfasts-and-save-money?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner  There is nothing like a hot breakfast in the morning before work.  If you agree, then you probably know how the cost of going to the McDonald’s Drive-Thru or an Einstein bagel sandwich everyday can slowly eat away at your wallet... Food and Grocery budget Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:07:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d6-Make-your-own-frozen-breakfasts-and-save-money?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Make-your-own-TV-Dinners-and-save?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner So if you taking your own lunches instead of going out to eat while at work, you are probably saving a lot of money.  Frozen Dinners are usually the quickest and most convenient way of packing your lunch.But even those can start to get a little ... Food and Grocery Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:46:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-303-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Make-your-own-TV-Dinners-and-save?cid=exrss-Frugal-Living-Examiner