frugal living

When 38-year old Catherine Goerz got laid off in 2008 and was given just two weeks severance, she found herself taking on odd jobs and struggling to live -- happily -- on 75% less. How were others doing it? How was anyone surviving? How were they toughing it out? Was anyone finding new...

Since the economic crisis reared its ugly head in the U.S., many Americans who previously would have scoffed at shopping at a dollar store or purchasing something off-brand, have changed their tune: Frugality is no longer something to snicker at, but something to admire. In short, it's hip to be...

First, the bad news: My weight hasn't exactly plummeted since I started this money diet. Oh, the first week was amazing. The second week, nothing happened. This third week, I seem to have lost a pound or two. But I am confident that I'm saving money. For those of you who aren't in the know, I've...

I finally figured out how I can save a lot of money.Become Amish.Or at least start living like the Amish. Now, hear me out for a moment. I'm not thinking I would do this forever, maybe just a year. I could save a bundle on electricity, and there would be no Internet, telephone or cable charges to...