As the years go by, it seems to become more and common for parents to be expected to give gifts to their children's teachers at school. For many families, there's a fine line between showing appreciation and going broke. Finding just the right … [Read more...]
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Eating Out: Money Saving Tips from Our Readers
Saving Money Eating Out Enjoy eating out? It is a welcome luxury for most families. Our readers share their best money saving tips, which chains offer discounts, specials, free meals for kids, etc. Scroll down to see deals available at specific … [Read more...]
Leaving a Crazy Lifestyle Behind by Lucinda Koesters
"It was a life I wanted to leave behind," says Marijo Varney, 36, of Keene, New Hampshire, referencing her "crazy" dual-income existence of two years ago. Husband, Jim, 40, a Quality Engineer for a large medical company worked two hours away from … [Read more...]
Exiting off the Fastlane by Cheryl Gochnauer
Chores I used to perform as the rest of the family slept are now done during normal working hours. I schedule my duties to fit my family's timetable. I like being able to focus on doing this one full-time job well. The hours are great, it pays … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: The Cost of Being White
Here are three sets of girl’s Indian bangles (bracelets). The first set was bought by me in Commericial Street, a touristy shopping area in downtown Bangalore. I forgot to bargain and paid the asking price (50 rupees) for them. The second set was … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Priorities and Sacrificing to Save
Are you sacrificing to pay off your debt? Just to get by? Just because you’re frugal? What are you giving up to save money? What things will you not give up? Most people in India live simple and frugal lives just to get by. The standards of … [Read more...]