I am not one to spend coins. I prefer to save my pocket change. In fact, I go out of

Our kids are fortunate to be growing up in the most progressive and exciting time in history. Sadly, the very culture that

In the wake of America’s big economic wake-up call back in 2008, dollar stores and thrift stores saw, and continue

Even the mention of words like frugality and thrift send some people over the edge because, for them, those words

I may be the only person in the world for whom this happens, but I doubt it. On a whim,

As you know, and only because I do mention it from time to time, I get a lot of email.

Let’s say that tomorrow morning you wake up to discover that overnight—gulp!—your car was destroyed beyond repair. You’re not covered

A restaurant menu—no big deal, right? It’s just a list of the food items that a restaurant offers its customers.

Friends. Valentine’s Day is next Thursday. This is Friday. Get the picture?

Thankfully, there’s a big beautiful weekend between now and then—plenty of time to

Over the years I’ve received thousands of money-saving tips from readers—many of which I’ve shared in books, newsletters and this