Frugal

Which Airlines Have Seats Open for Your Rewards?

by Glen Craig

Membership has its privileges but cashing in on those privileges is another story. If you’re a traveler but you don’t fly enough to get in to the extra special diamond, platinum, or other private group of the most elite airlines, you know that amassing frequent flyer miles or points is easy but using them to [...]

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Reflections on a Frugal Japanese Life

by Melissa

It is no secret that Americans are not good at saving.   In fact, before the economic downturn, Americans were only saving 1% of their income according to The Atlantic. Compare that to the Japanese, who save 25% of their income, down from a high of 30 to 35% according to Maki, the Japanese woman [...]

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Use Alternative Housing Arrangements and Save on Your Next Vacation

by Melissa

The family vacation is pricey. According to Free Money Finance, in 2007, the average American spent $1,654 on their summer vacation. If the vacation is a week long, that is approximately $236 a day, of which I am guessing accommodations are a large portion of the expense.  If you are a family of four, you [...]

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Earth Day Freebies and Deals – and a Little History Too

by Melissa

Earth Day was first held on April 22, 1970, and it was lead by Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin. Nearly 20 million people participated and today, 42 years later, we still celebrate Earth Day, but now, 175 countries celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day 2012 will also be celebrated on April 22nd (and will be celebrated [...]

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7 Online Service Alternatives that Save Money

by Guest

It seems you can do everything online these days except wash your clothes — and some genius will no doubt figure that out fairly soon. One of the great benefits of the Internet is the many ways it helps us save money.  From tax filing to wedding registries, the World Wide Web has a lot [...]

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Ten Quicks Tips to Save on Gas Costs for Your Car

by Guest

Gas prices! Everyone loves to comment on the rising prices of gas including politicians, the media and the guy who took my order at the coffee shop this morning. The process behind determining the price of gas is one that most of us will never understand.  Some people just accept that prices are high and [...]

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What About a Gift-Less Christmas?

by Guest

It’s quite possible, even though we are well into December, that you have not started your Holiday gift shopping. You are probably wondering who should be getting a gift, what budgets you are expected to spend, and who should get what exactly. What about the notion of not buying anything for anyone? I’m sure the [...]

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Consider Working at a University to Help Pay College Expenses

by Melissa

My aunt and uncle, both high school graduates with no college education, had nine kids and helped the ones who wanted to go to college pay for their education. Many of the nine children now hold professional positions such as financial planner and nursing supervisor.  They are all successful adults, and some make very good [...]

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Our Switch To Netflix – Review

by Glen Craig

A few years ago my wife complained about our cable bill. “This is a ridiculous amount to pay every month” she said. We had a premium cable channel on our plan but we weren’t even watching most of the movies or shows it provided.  And the movies it did show played over and over without [...]

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Tips For Shopping Black Friday And Cyber Monday

by Glen Craig

Can you believe how far into November it is already?!? Know what that means?  Yeah, seeing family and overeating on Thanksgiving.  Know what else?  Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping deals! These two days have turned into crazy whirlwinds of shopping and sales (actually the whole weekend is full of deals).  Do your homework and [...]

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