Archives for Frugality - Page 4
Save Money… Carry A Thermos
Has your employer, perhaps done like mine did a couple of months ago, decided that the tanking economy was a good excuse to stop supplying Free Coffee for everyone (except…
I Have the Current Economy to Thank for Crystallizing my Ultimate Personal Finance Goal
I used to just be interested. Now I'm obsessed with financial independence. As Queercents readers probably know, financial independence does not equate with wealth. At least not wealth the way…
Frugal triage: Don’t sweat the small stuff
I never benefit from those generic advice segments. You know the kind that say 'œSave $7000 in a year with our 10 simple tips' because I inevitably don't spend money…
The 3/50 Spending Movement: Queered
Two of my favorite local small businesses have signed on as supporters of the 'œ3/50' movement. The point is to save local small businesses by spending $ at three different…
8 ways to appreciate New York City on the cheap
Thanks to Nichelle for providing this redirect on Keeping Nickels about how to plan a staycation in New York City. For our Queercents readers who are borough-dwellers or live in…
The Rise of the Nouveau Frugalese Or, Why Those Cups of Coffee Won’t Amount to a Hill of Beans
My friend P. used to work at a local independent bookstore. She loved her work, but it didn't really pay much and she eventually left for a better-paying job.* This…
Being frugal with your time – making priorities in the frugal lifestyle
"Time is the fire in which we burn" - Delmore Schwartz Frugal, as my mother used to say, is not about being cheap. It's about focusing your efforts on what's…
Bike Commuting: Getting Started
So you're going to start biking to work. Good choice. Since you've already decided to start bike commuting, you probably know about at least some of the benefits. For those…
How to play the drugstore game
For the past few months I've been playing the drugstore game. When playing this game, I get pretty competitive trying to get the most stuff for free. The rules…
Clipping coupons: 5 ways to master the art of couponing
I've been couponing since January and I must say it's addictive. In the right combination of sales and coupons you can get tons of stuff for free or cheap.…