Posts by Donna Freedman
Can You Really Make Money Taking Online Surveys?
Nov 08, 2011 - The answer is yes. But the question really is: Does it make financial sense? That depends on your time and your tolerance.
Why You Should Try ‘Goal-Oriented’ Grocery Shopping
Nov 01, 2011 - Can the way you write a grocery list really save you money? It sure can – if you add a bunch of items you can't buy at the store.
Frugal Sniffles: How to Save Money When You’re Sick
Oct 25, 2011 - Getting the flu bug would really bug me if I also had to overpay for medicine and food. Here's how I save cash even when I'm coughing up a lung.
The Pickup Truck Theory of Life Can Save You Thousands
Oct 18, 2011 - Why buy big-ticket items when you can borrow them? Here's how to be a good, ethical borrower who will save thousands on all sorts of expenses.
14 Travel Essentials That Don’t Weigh Very Much
Oct 11, 2011 - When I fly, I take more than a dozen items that don’t take up much room, but pack a mighty impact.
How to Make a Roll of Paper Towels Last a Year
Oct 04, 2011 - What's the secret to extending the life of paper towels? Not using them when you don't have to.
How to Score Deals by Dumpster Wading – But Not Dumpster Diving
Sep 27, 2011 - Dumpster diving is a dirty pursuit, but what if there were a clean and sanitary way to find valuables that others toss out?
How to Save Some Bread by Buying Day-Old Bread
Sep 20, 2011 - I'm proud to say I eat old bread, and prouder to say I save a lot that way. I call it "calypso bread."
The Pros and Cons of the Potluck Dinner
Sep 13, 2011 - Potlucks are a wonderful way for everyone to eat more for less. But it's not necessarily healthy, and you have to guard against looking cheap.
How to Find Free, Sticky Money
Aug 30, 2011 - You know those coin-counting change machines in your local supermarket? I make money from them.
10 Ways to Have Insanely Cheap End-of-Summer Fun
Aug 23, 2011 - Summer's almost over, but you can savor the rest of the season for only a few bucks.
How Often Do You Wash Your Jeans?
Aug 16, 2011 - Is it smart or gross to save money by washing your clothes less often? Or is it both?
How to Embrace ‘Frugal Materialism’
Aug 09, 2011 - Spending money is more fun than saving it. But you can do both and still savor life.
4 Basic Money Rules You Might Be Ignoring
Jul 26, 2011 - Follow these four simple rules and you'll find yourself in greater control of everything from your budget to your weight.
How to Make Great Homemade Yogurt
Jul 19, 2011 - Yogurt's not only good for you - it's easy and inexpensive to make. Here's how.
