Today Tata Motors announced that the Tata Nano will be released in India in July, 2009. With a price tag of around $2,000, the Tata Nano is the cheapest car in the entire world.
For more than thirty years, nonfat dry milk was a frugal staple. For things like baking and making yogurt, it was as good as fresh milk. Not many people wanted to drink the stuff
I'm taking just one course this semester, with just one reasonably priced textbook. According to the back cover, the price was $29.95, but that isn't the price I paid. I pu
Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle whi
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Tata Nano - Is the world's cheapest car a blessing or a curse?
Today Tata Motors announced that the Tata Nano will be released in India in July, 2009. With a price tag of around $2,000, the Tata Nano is the cheapest car in the entire world.
Tips for Shopping at Estate Sales
A cousin of the garage sale, estate sales are a great way to find hidden treasure. Learn what to do (and not do) to find the best deals.
Nonfat dry milk--no longer a frugal alternative
For more than thirty years, nonfat dry milk was a frugal staple. For things like baking and making yogurt, it was as good as fresh milk. Not many people wanted to drink the stuff
11 Smart Ways to Maximize Desk Space
How do you expect to get any work done when your desk is a mess? Maximize that minimal space and watch your efficiency soar.
School Bookstores Can't Afford Cheap Textbooks
I'm taking just one course this semester, with just one reasonably priced textbook. According to the back cover, the price was $29.95, but that isn't the price I paid. I pu
10 Household Tools Every Frugal Homeowner Should Own
From hammers to hacksaws, here's how to nail down the perfect frugal home toolkit. You'll be ready for almost any repair!
The 29 Companies With the Best Maternity Benefits
The U.S. is among the few countries that doesn't mandate paid maternity leave. These 29 companies offer generous maternity benefits anyway.
The Travel Hacking Cartel: Fly Around the World For Almost Free
Here are some tips on how to fly around the world for free (or almost free, anyway), along with some resources to help you do it.
Your Travel Rewards Points Were Stolen. Now What?
You know that hackers can steal your credit card info. Guess what? Your travel rewards aren't totally safe, either.
10 Ways Driverless Cars Could Impact Your Wallet
They may have a few kinks to iron out, but make no mistake; driverless cars are on the way. How will they impact your bottom line?
5 Creative Uses for a 529 Plan
You know a 529 savings plan is for your children's college expenses, but with some creative thinking, it can be so much more.
10 Financial Resolutions You Can Conquer Before New Year's
Don't wait for the ball to drop and the Champagne to pour; get cracking on these financial resolutions before the end of the year!
Stop Thinking of Your House as an Investment
Your home may be where your heart is, but it's not an investment.
9 Signs You're Making All the Right Career Moves
It's hard to predict the future when it comes to your career. But if you notice these positive signs, you're probably on the up and up.
This Is the Difference Between a Loan and a Line of Credit
If you need to borrow money, you may wonder how a loan differs from a line of credit. Let's break it down.
10 Things You Should Never Do After Getting a Raise
Congratulations on the raise — you earned it! Now keep it to yourself.
Can You Survive with One Car in Suburbia?
Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle whi
15 Halloween Costumes for People Who Hate Dressing Up
If you think dressing up is a drag but still need a get up for a costume party, consider one of these low-effort, high-reward "costumes."
5 Smart Ways to Meet a Rewards Card Minimum Spending Requirement
Sign-up bonuses can jump-start your rewards-earning potential. Here's how to hit your card's minimum spending requirement, fast.
6 Ways to Split the Bill Without Losing Friends
Having dinner with friends is always fun, but awkwardness ensues when the bill arrives. It doesn't have to be that way, though.