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Recession Busters

Bust through the recession with something in your wallet with these savings and spending tips and tricks.

August 15, 2011

How Cheap Would You Go?

Cheapology

How deep will you cut expenses to be the biggest frugalista in your crowd? If you're ready to go the extra length, we offer ths advanced course with 12 tips that might just tickle your funny bone. 

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October 29, 2010

How to Land a Seasonal Job

Mall Santa

American malls are bristling already with consumers ready to shop until they drop. Somebody has to man all those retail positions, which means job opportunities. But you also might consider applying for work with caterers, restaurants and even those dealing with income taxes.

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April 26, 2010

10 Best and Worst Places for Business and Careers

Best for Business

Finding a job is a real pain, but even worse when you end up living in a not-so-nice location. Forbes magazine's 12th annual list of the best places to live and work might help you make that important decision.

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March 31, 2010

Salary or Hoax: 13 Online "Employers" Predatory Practices

Online Job Scams

Beware if you see a job posting for vague positions such as "customer representative" or "work from home sales." Many of these advertisements are identity-theft cons and not real opportunities.

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March 29, 2010

Cheer Up: 9 Positive Employment Statistics

Employment Statistics

The recession may be a separate thing from unemployment statistics, but not to those who are out of work. As of February, more than 1.2 million Americans became so discouraged they stopped looking for a job. 

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May 27, 2009

10 Economical Ways to Enjoy the Summer

Berry Picking in Summer

To help make your summer as fun and frugal as possible, we've put together a list of activities that can be done for little money. Get the family together and enjoy a weekend staycation or keep it simple with a movie marathon.

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May 11, 2009

Six Tips to Save Money While Eating Out

Save Money Eating Out

Just because you have a family doesn't mean eating out has to be a thing of the past. While taking the whole gang out for a meal is expensive, there are a few ways to skirt high prices. Try a few of these tips to enjoy an affordable and tasty night out on the town.

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April 6, 2009

The Top 5 Money Saving iPhone Apps

The iPhone is a great piece of technology with tons of different apps available. Some of those apps can even change the way you shop and help you save some serious money. These five apps are some of the best for finding great deals.

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February 11, 2009

Five Ways to Brave the Recession

Coupons and Tips to Help You Brave the Recession

If you're feeling the pressure of the tough economy, don't fear because we have some great saving tips to help you get more for less. Things like shopping online, eating smart and cutting back on driving are just a few of the ways you can save. Before you know it, you'll forget all about that troublesome recession.

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Go Frugal in Houston

The city of Houston is one of the most popular travel destinations in Texas. When you're planning a big trip, try using our Go Frugal in Houston guide to make your travels more affordable.


Go Frugal in Orlando

The lure of unlimited sun, sandy beaches and awesome entertainment options draws millions of travelers to Florida each year. If you're planning a getaway to Orlando, be sure to read this guide so you can make it a fun and frugal trip.

Kodak Gallery Free Shipping Offer is Awesome!

Kodak Gallery is giving all of us a special holiday gift. Spend $25 and receive 30-percent off plus free shipping on your entire order. Tht's pretty unbeatable, right?


Are you Frugal or Cheap Quiz

Being frugal and being cheap come with very different images. Do you know where you stand on this scale. Try taking our quiz to find out if you're frugal or cheap.

Our 82 Very Best Go Frugal Posts

Our 82 best posts cover everything from babies to weddings in extreme detail. Hope you enjoy revisiting them as much as we did.


The Best Time to Buy Guide for 101 Products and Services

When should you buy a car? Is January really the best time to purchase Christmas presents for the next year? And what's the deal on fresh produce? We have the scoop on a raft of products.

Learning Frugality From the Wisdom of the Past--Part Three

The author of "Dune" knew more than science fiction. This week he shares wisdom about folding money and we turn to the eponymous author "Anonymous" for our second quote.


Learning Frugality From the Wisdom of the Past--Part Two

Gloria Steinem knewmore than how to stir up feminists; she also knew a thing or two about frugality, as did Greek philosopher Nikos Kazantzakis. Learn what these two disparate people had to say in this week's Frugal Quotes blog post.

Free Ingredients: A Guide to Food Foraging

Wild-food foraging is a movement steadily gaining speed, but the wise hunter understands the importance of knowing their prey.


5 Steps to Prepare for February Storms

The worst of February is before us, with inches-deep snow storms, freezing temperatures and lots of gray skies. Make sure your prepared for the worst by following our recommended five emergency-preparation steps.

 

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