When I talk about cord cutting in my own life, I’m generally talking about watching television shows online. I’m a huge fan of TV. I’m less of a movie fan, except for documentaries. That said, though, a lot of people prefer movies. Luckily, there are a lot of really terrific websites for streaming movies free. […]
Frugal Tips
Cord Cutting Tips: Put an Antenna Back on Your TV
You wouldn’t automatically think that an elderly women would offer some of the best cord cutting tips. Nevertheless, I recently had dinner with a woman who told me that she uses an antenna to get her television channels for free. Immediately, I thought, “how quaint.” After all, I have fond memories of those rabbit ears […]
5 Free CordCutting Services – Watch TV and Movies, No Account Required
There are more than 300 different cordcutting services available today. You can easily watch the television shows and movies that you want across an array of different platforms. Naturally, most of these cost money. However, there are some free cordcutting services out there. In fact, there are some that not only don’t require you to […]
Home Maintenance for Frugal Homeowners
Owning a home and being a homeowner is a huge responsibility. Apart from making sure that the mortgage is being paid, there are daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks that you have to consider when owning a home. Brand new homeowners who came from renting or leasing residential spaces like condominium units may be shocked […]
7 Frugal Living Tips From Famous People
You would think the best frugal living tips come from people who struggle to make ends meet. After all, necessity is the mother of invention right? While it’s certainly true that people without money have some great tips for frugal living, they aren’t the only ones who live frugally. Kiplinger recently published an article with […]
Big and Small Cheapskate Tricks: Advice from a Billionaire
Billionaire Ken Fisher recently shared his own cheapskate tricks. Although some people with a lot of money certainly spend wildly, many rich people live frugal lifestyles. We regular folk can learn a surprising number of helpful money-saving tips from their cheapskate tricks and money hacks. Big Cheapskate Tricks for Saving A Lot of Money Fisher’s […]
Getting a Loan The Frugal Way
Money’s hard to come by these days. That’s a fact that doesn’t even have to be justified, especially when you consider the Great Recession and how it greatly affected the economy. Nothing should go to waste, now more than ever. And the only way to ensure that our resources are put to good use is […]
Keep Cool & Save Money In The Summer Heat
Just because the temperatures outside are rising doesn’t mean that your energy bills have to rise at the same time. When the summer heat hits, it can be tough to stay comfortable without relying heavily on your air conditioning system. Turning your thermostat down isn’t your only option to help you save a bit of […]
Urban Frugality: Save Money Commuting with Electric Scooters
I remember very clearly when electric scooters started showing up all over the streets of San Francisco. Several companies dropped them onto the streets around the same time. A few people loved them. They could save money commuting to work by using them. Alternatively, tourists could get around easily on them. Unlike Zipcar, they didn’t […]
Cheap vs. Frugal: What’s the Difference?
Cheap vs. frugal … there’s a difference. It’s important to understand that difference. Here’s why. Frugal living is a lifestyle choice. If you fully understand why you have made that choice, then you’re more likely to stick with it. Moreover, you’ll be glad that you did. In contrast, if you save money and reduce spending […]