I have to admit there are days when I think that a new tennis racquet or a few new books from the local Barnes and Noble would make me feel great!  However after I stop and think I realize that the two Prince racquets I own are great and I’m not going to play better tennis with a new Babolat or […]

The following is a re-post form February 2009 and I thought it was appropriate given the gloomy and cold weather here in the northen New Jersey area.  The post includes two great dip recipes, my favorite potato and tortilla chip brands, and 23 movie recommendation by genere and actor.   The upcoming Oscars Award show always gets everyone in the […]

Photo of some master elder savers. A recent newspaper article stated: The savings rate of Americans, meanwhile, jumped to 5.2 percent in the period April to June, the highest since 1998. A higher savings rate, however, could slow economic recovery because consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of economic activity. I read about the above implication over and over again […]

How is it that we are so eager to watch other people browning beef cubes on screen but so much less eager to brown them ourselves? For the rise of Julia Child as a figure of cultural consequence — along with Alice Waters and Mario Batali and Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse and whoever is crowned the next Food Network […]

This entry will, hopefully, be the first in a series entitled, “Against the Mainstream.”  The series will aim to dispel popular, or mass media, themes, trends, recommendation, tips, or programs.  Does the Cash for Clunkers government program make sense for a practical or frugal individual?  Before we dive into the question, let’s consider some facts via the official Cars Allowance Rebate System […]

(The following is a guest post from David at Pimp Your Finances – click here to subscribe to his blog) I’m new to the world of home ownership, but I’ve already learned a lot. I’m big on doing things myself. It’s incredibly satisfying, and I like the idea of saving money. Here are some of the projects I’ve worked on […]

This is a guest post from Heather Levin at TheGreenestDollar.com  TheGreenestdollar.com’s goal is simple: to give people easy, common-sense ways to save money and go green. These days, “going green” is on everyone’s lips, and with good reason.  One quick glance at the headlines and it’s obvious our planet needs some help, and quickly.  But it’s not just that; with […]

This is a guest post from Georgine Kaczmarek at GeorgineSaves.com. Georgine Kaczmarek has been a professional penny pincher for over 40 years. Given the moniker “Coupon Queen” by various media outlets, Georgine has offered advice and suggestions for television, magazine, and news publications. She has given lectures to help people learn to shop better and save money. Couponing has been a […]

Haggling is fun!  Yes, you heard it here first!  Haggling is comprised of deal making, arguing particular points, and, ultimately, winning a game. I witnessed my first haggling experience during a street fair in Italy.  I remember my very bold and sassy aunt telling a street vendor that his shoes were too expensive and that she couldn’t believe he was […]

Let’s get right to the tips this morning, but before we do so I wanted to highlight my recently posted, and highly relevant, article on Wisebread.com entitled 10 Life and Money Lessons Learned From Immigrant Parents: 1. Auto renewing products and services. This can be a magazine subscription, Netflix service, cell phone with unlimited text messaging, emergency/repair service offered by […]