While this may seem counterintuitive, buying books is more frugal than borrowing them from the library. At least that’s true in my situation. And that’s why I never go to the library. So if you’re interested in buying a condo, for example, buy a great book on it – don’t borrow it from the library. […]
Spending Less Money Related Posts
How you spend your money is probably more important than how much you make or how you invest. That’s because you have more control over your spending than how much you or your investments earn.
The posts in this category are critical. They will help you get a handle on what you really spend on average each month and how to tame your spending.
Is Saving Money Wasting Money? Sometimes…
I spent Sunday afternoon at the Frugal Festival. Lots of people there were interested in talking about ways to stop wasting money. To be frank, I surprised myself by having more fun than I thought I would. I met some great people there. Seems like frugal is cool, and I was delighted to be part […]
Do I Need a Land Line? No…and Neither Do You.
Recently, I asked myself, “Do I really need a land line?” I did all the calculations. I came to the conclusion that it makes no sense to have a telephone land line in my home anymore. I started thinking about this the other day. I was preparing for an interview I was going to have with […]
How to Spend Time with Your Children without Spending a Fortune
You can spend time with your children without raiding your old 401k. If you have children or grandchildren, you can fill a baby carriage with the dough you’ll save using daddy (or mommy) dates. More important, you’ll get some priceless memories that you’ll never forget. I was first introduced to the concept of “daddy dates” […]
Best Presents for Graduation
My daughter will graduate from high school in a few weeks, so naturally I’ve had the dilemma of finding the perfect presents for graduation . Oh sure, I considered getting her a brand new BMW or sending her and five of her closest friends to Tahiti for a week…but I wanted to get her something […]
Do I Need Braces for My Kid?
My 10-year-old just got back from the orthodontist and now she’s getting braces – just like her older sisters did and each and every one of her 10-year-old friends. Oh joy! If this is going to help my little princess be healthier, I’m all for it – even though it’s going to cost me about […]