Shopping

It’s true that dollar stores have improved greatly in recent years. Most dollar stores now carry name brand items in some cases. You can likely find a wider selection of grocery-type items too. However, just because dollar stores have improved their offerings doesn’t mean that they are always a good idea. Indeed, there are some […]

Gift cards can be a great gift when you’re just not sure what to buy for someone. However, they often get set aside and forgotten about. You may have gift cards sitting in a drawer for months (or even years) before you remember they exist. Consumer studies show that as many as 20% of gift […]

Many of us are looking for ways to make our hard-earned dollars go a little bit further. One of the best ways to avoid hefty markups is to buy items secondhand. When you buy something used, you let the first owner pay for the hefty profit margin that retailers often charge. Do you want to […]

Even the most frugal of individuals can face those almost impossible-to-resist spending temptations. Whether it’s an incredible sale on the big screen television you’ve been eyeing or a once-in-a-lifetime vacation opportunity, the importance of frugality can be very hard to remember. Especially when your inner child is screeching “but I want that!” Take me, for […]