frugalliving

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...

Consumers are notoriously fickle in their allegiances and interests -- remember those food-assembly kitchens that were all the rage a few years ago? But the recession has sobered buying habits, and increasingly, more companies are viewing Americans' recent conversion to thrift as a long-term trend,...

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...