Tips for the Truly Frugal

Whether you are frugal by choice or by necessity, here are some tips for saving money when money is very tight.

How to Stretch One Income Twice as Far

If you stay at home with your children, you know that part of your job is to stretch those ends until they meet.

And anything's possible. Your Money or Your Life author Vicki Robin lives on the $6,000 that her investments generate each year.

Shopping for Clothing Bargains

People are amazed when they find out that most of my family's clothing comes from thrift stores or other second hand shops. It is true, we don't look like we just stepped out of a "junk shop". With three growing kids, I've found it necessary to learn how to find good quality, name brand second hand clothing. I've been fine tuning bargain shopping for years. Friends are always asking me how I do it, so naturally I decided to write about it.

Spending More Than You Make

When you spend more money than you make each month you are bound to have money problems very quickly. The bad part is that most of us never realize we are spending that much until it's too late.

Simple Games That People Use To Save $

How to save? That may seem like an off the wall question, but one that you have most likely never thought about. Saving for most people equates taking whatever extra money they happen to have at the end of the month and putting it into some type of savings account. Since there often isn't a lot left over, saving money for most people is a constant battle. Many of the people that are truly successful at saving money have changed tactics and created a variety of games that helps them keep focused on saving. Here are some of the more popular games out there: