living frugally

For many months now our nation's leaders have bent over backwards to avoid admitting what is painfully obvious to those of us on the ground: The economy sucks. Anyone who goes to the supermarket, pays rent or a mortgage or puts gas in their car knows we're already in a recession.So it's amusing to...

When I was 16 I drove my parents' used '85 Subaru station wagon (a.k.a. The Silver Bullet). I was just thrilled to be behind the wheel of something with four moving tires. I could pack at least five friends in it legally and a few more if we avoided driving by the Dairy Queen in our small Texas...

In an earlier post, I noted a few items that are probably cheaper in a city than in your hometown. Looking around a little more, I realized that I only scratched the surface. Here, then, are Five More Things That Are (Probably) Cheaper in the City Than Where You Are Living 1. Clothing: Even apart...