Now That The Damage is Done..

You spent too much on Christmas gifts and associated celebrations.  Now what?  Before this feeling of financial dread disappears as fast of some New Year’s resolutions, use this time to prepare for next year.  Yes, easier said than done.  But do you want to feel like this the same time next year?  Probably not. One [...]

Get Your Black Friday Deals On

I’ve never been much for Black Friday deals. My mother is into it and would drag me to Kohl’s or Wal-Mart at 7 am to get a $20 DVD player. It has to be about the excitement of the deal, and not the actual purchase. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve gotten some great deals but [...]

TheStreet.Com’s 10 Commandments for Frugal Living

TheStreet.Com: Frugality often gets a bad rap. Many people misunderstand frugality and assume that it’s nothing more than being “cheap” when, in reality, frugality is making sure that you get the most from the money and resources you have, even if they are limited.   For those who are just beginning to embrace frugality as a [...]

Simply Thrifty: What To Buy In December

Content by SimplyThrift.com Happy December thrifty people. December is an oddball month for savings. You’ve got the first half of the month, where everything is seemingly inflated. Then about a week before Christmas retailers get nutty and jittery and lower prices on everything. So, refrain early in the month from many purchases then around the [...]