Keeping your spending under control isn’t always about the size of your expenses. It’s often about personal habits. One of those habits that can have a disproportionate effect on your budget are ... Read More about How Single-Item Shopping Trips Can Bust Your Budget

Healthcare costs are among the biggest challenges facing many households today, and healthcare spending continues to rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2011, spending on healthcare ... Read More about How to Get Free Medication Prescriptions

When my wife and I moved to our current home we got a sweetheart deal on our Internet service for the first two years we lived here ($25 a month, plus a free cable modem for two years). Unfortunately, ... Read More about Frugal Tip: Replace Your Rented Cable Modem with Your Own

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and if you haven't thought of a gift to give your mother, mother-in-law, or mother of your children, now is a great time to start thinking about what you will ... Read More about 15 Inexpensive Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

For many Americans, it may seem as though living with a car payment is the only way to ensure that you have safe, reliable transportation. But you can save money and pay cash for a car you’ll love — ... Read More about How to Save Money for a Car You’ll Love

My husband has been using T-Mobile for years. He's been using the unlimited talk and text on his non-smart cell phone for quite some time, and it's worked well for us. (I've been using a non-smart ... Read More about T-Mobile Launches No Contract Unlimited Plan: Is it Right for You?

Just how much does the average wedding cost today? $10,000? $20,000? $50,000? In point of fact, a wedding can cost whatever you want it to cost. But if you’re interested in statistics as a means of ... Read More about How to Save for a Wedding in a Year (or Less)

One thing people often get wrong about frugality is thinking that it will be a long slog of painful denial. Since you’re attempting to spend less money, that means all luxuries are off the ... Read More about 15 Cheap Ways to Treat Yourself

One of the joys of impending parenthood is getting to stroll through the baby clothing aisle of your local department store, exclaiming over and over how cute and tiny each outfit is. Unfortunately, ... Read More about How to Acquire Baby Clothes for Less