A day in the frugal life
I first wrote one of these “day in the life” posts years and years ago, mainly because I thought it might be fun to see …
Frugal Basics
How to sell books on eBay
Whenever I mention in passing that I’m selling books on eBay, someone asks questions about the process. So, I thought it would be good …
Will it work? Try it and see!
When you are facing a new task, it makes sense to look to other people for guidance. How do you fix a hole in a …
Nine eBay selling tips for beginners
Hi Kristen- I saw you mentioned selling schoolbooks on eBay in your miscellany post. I have been meaning to do a big clean-up, and I …
5 reasons your homemade pizza is terrible (or meh)
If you’ve tried making pizza at home, odds are good that you’ve turned out some pretty mediocre pies. Not disgusting pizza…just very meh pizza. I …
On the importance of an emergency fund (and targeted savings funds)
When I published a Q&A about investing, several readers left comments pointing out that the first order of financial business is to set up an …
I did something stupid and it cost me $50.
I’m a little embarrassed to share this, but I’m going with the theory that embarrassing things are usually very helpful to share. And I’m sure …
How to rack up library late fees
A guide for the uninitiated. 1. Never sign up for email notifications. Those automated emails that tell you books will be due soon? You don’t …
What we think of Ting after 3 years (plus I’m giving away 3 smartphones!)
Mr. FG and I have been using Ting Wireless for nearly three years. (Craziness! I can’t believe it’s been that long.) That also means …
On up-front cost vs. cost-per-use
In a recent post, I shared about the $16.99 planner that I use each year. And in emails and comments, readers wondered why I don’t …
On Rebates, Deal Sites, and Consumption
Mrs. Picky Pincher, a fellow blogger and regular commenter here, wrote an interesting post recently about why rebate/deal sites make her super uncomfortable. As I …
What’s the best cash-back site for online shopping?
Since we’re nearing the holiday season, when people do an awful lot of online shopping, I thought a rundown of my favorite cashback sites might …
Get $50 for switching to Ting Wireless thru Wednesday!
So, I’m cleaning out my email today (Oof. Pardon me for yelling, but good gracious heavens, I AM ALWAYS BEHIND ON EMAIL!). Anyway, I came …
How to get cheap home phone service with Ooma
Mr. FG and I have always tried to keep our phone bill low, which means we’ve tried all sorts of different phone companies. For the …
Late to the retirement savings game? Me too. Here’s what I tell myself.
A few weeks back, Personal Capital, a free service that helps you keep track of your net worth*, sent out an email asking bloggers how …