How to Negotiate a Discount

Buying things on sale or using coupons can save you a lot of money. But how about those items that aren’t on sale (yet)? Here’re ways anyone can negotiate a discount on any item.

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Make It Last - Make It Do

Replacing a somewhat defect item with a new one is tempting. Heck, replacing anything with something new often is tempting. But how about the lure of making do, of making it last?

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How to Survive when You’re Fired

Whether you have emergency savings set aside or none at all, when the door hits you in the proverbial behind on the way out of your job, what do you do to survive the days and weeks until the next job?

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Improve My Credit Score: 5 + 2 Tips

A healhty, solid credit score is of the utmost importance when applying for credit. FrugalTrader shares 5 tips to improve your credit score and 2 to establish one from scratch.

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Debt Avalanche: Paying Debt So It Pays Itself

What is more cost efficient: paying your smallest debt first so you free up money as fast as possible or paying your highest interest rates debts first? The proof is in the pudding.

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4 Easy Ways to Pay Off a Loan

Paying off loans can put a stranglehold on you, your budget and thus your family. Paying it off fast seems to be for those who have money - and lots of it. These 4 steps have your debt down fast!

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Frugality Without The Time Investment

Frugal living seems to be a lot of work costing a whole lot of time. It doesn’t have to be this way. 3 effective tactics consisting of 12 simple tips can save you easy money.

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Earn Extra Money: Rent Out Part of your Home

Whether you rent out a room, take in boarders or prepare a floor of your house for another family to rent, your home’s extra space can earn you extra money up to a full income.

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Save Good Money with your Ceiling Fan

From rotation direction to blade angle, you can do a lot to make use your ceiling fan in a more efficient way. These energy saving tips can put tens to hundreds of dollars back in your pocket.

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6 Tips To Save $5000+ on Hidden Fees

Hidden fees are the cherry on top for many businesses out there. A couple of bucks here, a few there and before you know it, things add up. 6 tips to cut out and cut down can save you over $5000 a year.

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