I think I've applied for a mortgage about eight times over the last six months. First I was just trying to get a sense of whether I'd qualify even though I wasn't ready to buy yet. Then I actually was ready to buy and it became time to comparison sho...

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you might recall that not so long ago I had no interest in purchasing property. I saw it as a major hassle and an unnecessary expense. I could only afford a condo, not a house, and even that was highly...

If you're having trouble affording a summer vacation, consider these inexpensive alternatives to a plane or train ticket.

If you're a regular reader of this blog, you've probably noticed that I advocate seemingly inconsequential savings like getting travel toiletries for free, cutting open tubes of lotion and toothpaste to squeeze out every last drop, and diluting dish...

In Investing in Socially Responsible Mutual Funds last week, I explained that most socially responsible funds provide subpar returns compared to traditional funds. I also talked about how you may not agree with many of these funds’ definition of...

After following sales and coupons religiously for several months, I’ve started to get a sense of the best prices for various items. The best way to get these prices is to use the Coupon Mom method of combining a store’s loyalty card discount with...

The only thing I used to do to save money on groceries was to make a list before each shopping trip and stick to a monthly grocery budget. I didn’t use coupons because I figured I saved more money by purchasing store brands (preferably store brands...

I received the following email from Chase about a promotion involving my Chase Freedom card. This credit card offers 3% back on your top three spending categories each month and 1% back on all other purchases. I've earned a lot of cash back from this...

I've written several posts now about how I save money on groceries, primarily by using the Coupon Mom method. In this post, I'll take you with me through a typical shopping trip to show how I planned my trip, what I bought, and how many great deals I...

If you’re trying to scale back your spending and live within your means or just save a little more each month, how do you determine reasonable spending amounts for each category of spending in your life like food, clothes, and transportation? Well,...