In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.
-- Proverbs 21:20
Printable Dorm Room Checklist
Whether you or your kid is flying out for the first time or as a routine matter, this printable cheatsheet (PDF) lists everything you need, from toilet paper to clothes hangers.
Slash Back To School Costs in 9 Steps
It costs close to $200 on average to buy all the back to school supplies for one kid. Without endangering the education of your child, here are 9 strategies that will reduce that cost.
Save $1200 a Year on Two Meals a Week
With meat being the principle provider of proteins in our diet, replacing it once or twice a week with dried beans and lentis, the other protein carriers, can save a family a healthy $1200/year.
Avoid the Money Trickle and Save Up to $11,000 This Year
A dollar here, a dollar there and before you know it you’ve got a lot of money in the bank — or a lot of money trickled out of your pocket without you realizing it.
5 Reasons to Save Money during an Inflation
Common sense tells you that with inflation at 5% and interest on saved money at 3% you *lose* 2% of your money by saving it. Or do you? 5 rock solid reasons to save cash
How to Save on Medical Bills
Five key pieces of information that combined can save you thousands of dollar on medical costs. Did you know hospital bills are negotiable and often get slashed to 50% of their original amount?
Frugal Food: Easy Cheap Home Made Hummus
Get a low-fat, light, high quality bread spread or dip sauce with this delicious home made hummus recipe. 3 variations included, one of which is just 19 calories per table spoon.
4 Real Ways to Save on Haircuts and Beauty Products
How to maintain your look and style in a recession? Come shop with Dana and find out how clipping and dispensing gets you looking sharp at lower prices.
Home-made Bread: Easy, Cheap, Delicious
Get the best bread, the healthiest bread, the tastiest bread and get it way below store prices. Better yet: get it without having to work hard for it in the kitchen!
Frugal Strategies: Prioritize & Defer
Going down in disposable income like everyone else? These 5 tips from Digerati Life blogger Karen Datko learn you how to handle the situation: Prioritize, Defer, Abstain, Substitute, Delegate.