Monthly Archives: May 2009
Jon and Kate Plus 8: Did Money Cause Their Meltdown?
Millions watched the Jon and Kate Plus 8 season premier this week. We tuned in as Jon and Kate sat on their interview couch separately for the most part, discussing their marriage problems with off-camera producers. It was easy to see that this marriage is in big trouble. Kate tearfully admitted that families with multiples … Continue reading
Free Ice Cream Round-Up
There’s really no better way to beat the summer heat than with some ice cream– especially if it’s free. Here is a list of ice cream freebies that will get the sweet, cool, summer treat in your hands for free. Baskin-Robbins: DoSomething.org wants you to do something this summer. And by signing up for a … Continue reading
Summer 2009: Three Months of Frugal Fun
Summer 2009 has arrived! Whether you’ve got kids home from school or it’s pretty much just a hotter version of your normal life, try making summer 2009 three months of frugal fun. Here are some fun activities that will have you saving and making money! June Organize a yard sale. Get some friends or neighbors … Continue reading
Trading Down: Saving Money With an Older Car
Did you catch Larry’s post on buying a car for $500? Many financial experts believe it’s our car payments that are driving us deeply into debt. Think about it– as soon as you drive your new set of wheels off the lot you are losing thousands of dollars. In an effort to save more money … Continue reading
Buying a Car for $500 (Not a Typo)
Auto expenses are one of the biggest line items on most people’s budget, so from time to time we all try to trim them by shopping for cheaper gas or looking for lower cost insurance. Well, what if you slashed your car costs by 90% or more? Entrepreneur Chris Hedgecock had just that thought when … Continue reading
Summer Reading: Get Free or Cheap Books for You and Your Kids
Summer is the perfect time to sit back, relax and fall in love with a good book. It’s also a great time to keep your kids learning through the summer months but helping them to get fired up about reading. Here are a few free programs that will keep you and your kids reading this … Continue reading
Start Summer with Free or Cheap Sunscreen
This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and you know what that means– lots of time spent outside. Before you head out to soak up some sun, make sure you are protected with sunscreen. While last summer’s SPF may still work, it might be a good time to pick up a new bottle. Here … Continue reading