Dr Penny Pincher's blog

10 Most Valuable Things to Plant in Your Garden This Spring

Once the snow melts away, make sure you plant these things in your garden.

Looking to save some money on your monthly energy bills? Make these changes and you'll save the planet, too!

From food to Facebook, and everything in between, you really could stand to do with less. Sometimes a LOT less.

Working for yourself is the American dream. If you dream too big though, you might buy into these entrepreneurial myths.

How do you expect to get any work done when your desk is a mess? Maximize that minimal space and watch your efficiency soar.

A quick coffee or swing by the vending machine sounds awfully convenient, but the damage to your wallet is anything but.

Being a master of personal finance requires a few key skills, but none are as important as this one.

Think saving money takes a lot of time? Nope! These five-second tricks will help your savings add up quick.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra $1,000 at the end of a month? You can do it!

Before gift-buying season gets started in earnest, think about getting something nice for that very special someone in your life — the future you!

Skip the candy, ramen, and energy drinks. This is what every college student needs in their care package.

TMI doesn't just apply to your health and love life. You might not want to spill all the beans on your finances, either.

Minimum payments, retail therapy, yikes! Don't let these bad money blunders burn through your cash.

With just a $50 HDTV antenna, you can save a lot of money!

Don't drain your budget on simple upgrades to an old home. There is plenty you can do on the cheap.

You need to build your credit history, but you want to do it without traditional credit cards. Okay! Here's where you can start.

What is normal, anyway? When it comes to your spending, these numbers show how you stack up against the average.

Household money pits aren't always obvious. Beware these sneaky money sinks hiding right under your nose.

Sometimes, a screamin' deal is really just smoke and mirrors. Don't get taken by these bad deals in disguise.

Woo hoo, it's the weekend! Don't let a couple days away from the grind tear a hole in your pocketbook.