From the category archives:

Smart Spending

Thoughts on Tipping Etiquette: Why Should I Tip?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on March 18, 2010 | 21 comments

Get Cheap Clothes Online or Elsewhere With These Tips

by Silicon Valley Blogger on March 15, 2010 | 7 comments

Wedding Invitation Etiquette: Should Kids Be Invited To Weddings?

by Guest Blogger on February 15, 2010 | edited by SVB | 23 comments

Should I Get Dental Insurance?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on January 28, 2010 | 30 comments

The 12 Days of Christmas Price Index Barely Budged

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 16, 2009 | 8 comments

Zhu Zhu Pets: Top Toy For Your Christmas Stocking

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 15, 2009 | 12 comments

Use Airline Credit Cards & Frequent Flyer Programs For Frugal Travel

by Guest Blogger on December 13, 2009 | edited by SVB | 11 comments

How To Get A Cheap Home Insurance Policy

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 1, 2009 | 6 comments

Blockbuster vs Netflix: Online DVD Rentals For Less

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 24, 2009 | 11 comments

Discount Gift Cards and Online Gift Certificates: Ideas For The Holiday Shopper

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 22, 2009 | 12 comments

Halloween Activities: Pumpkins, A Hay Maze and Family Traditions

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 26, 2009 | 15 comments

Bed, Bath and Beyond Coupons Never Expire!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 20, 2009 | 33 comments

No Costco Membership? Shopping At Costco Still Saves Money

by Guest Blogger on October 11, 2009 | edited by SVB | 15 comments

Mystery Shopping: How I Earn Extra Cash Online

by Guest Blogger on September 27, 2009 | edited by SVB | 13 comments

Make Your Own Designer Clothes? The Price of Fashion

by Silicon Valley Blogger on September 2, 2009 | 7 comments

MyPoints, MemoLink, MySurvey Online Shopping Sites For Point Rewards

by Stacey Doyle on August 17, 2009 | edited by SVB | 3 comments

Use Energy Star Appliances To Save On Utility Costs

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 20, 2009 | 5 comments

Best Travel Sites For Cheap Vacation Deals

by Millie Kay G. on July 6, 2009 | edited by SVB | 16 comments

How To Plan A Wedding Without Getting Stressed

by Guest Blogger on June 23, 2009 | edited by SVB | 10 comments

Fun Gift Ideas For The Finance Enthusiast

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 22, 2009 | 7 comments

Find A Cheap Prescription and Discount Medication Using Medtipster

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 9, 2009 | 7 comments

Guide To Commuter Bikes: Bicycle Commuting Saves Money and The Environment

by Guest Blogger on May 10, 2009 | edited by SVB | 19 comments

Manage Your Money, Measure Your Financial Fitness: Mint.com vs Thrive

by Silicon Valley Blogger on May 4, 2009 | 14 comments

How To Make Cheap Phone Calls and Lower Your Phone Bill

by Millie Kay G. on April 22, 2009 | edited by SVB | 12 comments

Comparison Shop With BestInClass.com For Best Digital Camera Picks

by Silicon Valley Blogger on March 16, 2009 | 8 comments

Lower Your Car Insurance Rates! How To Cut Insurance Premiums In Half

by Millie Kay G. on February 13, 2009 | edited by SVB | 35 comments

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Use Ebates, Get Cash Back

by Emiley Thacker on February 6, 2009 | edited by SVB | 11 comments

Online Bargain Shopping Pitfalls: Top 5 Signs You’re Being Conned

by Guest Blogger on January 26, 2009 | edited by SVB | 13 comments

Free Ways To Watch Television Online, Catch Movies on the Internet

by Millie Kay G. on January 5, 2009 | edited by SVB | 32 comments

Ebates Review: Online Rewards, Double Cash Back When You Shop!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 14, 2008 | 17 comments

Debt Elimination Tips: How To Reduce Debt With These Dos and Don’ts

by Emiley Thacker on December 12, 2008 | edited by SVB | 30 comments

529 College Savings Plan Rewards, Referral Bonus To Save For College

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 8, 2008 | 14 comments

21 Deal Sites and Online Tools To Help You Save Money

by Guest Blogger on December 1, 2008 | edited by SVB | 40 comments

Black Friday Buy.com Deals, Holiday Sales, Big Discounts Up To 90% Off

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 28, 2008 | 3 comments

When Black Friday Deals Are Not Worth The Risk

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 28, 2008 | 13 comments

Best Coupon Sites For Online Shoppers

by Emiley Thacker on November 25, 2008 | edited by SVB | 56 comments

Last Minute Gift Ideas and Shopping Tips For Holiday Procrastinators

by Emiley Thacker on November 18, 2008 | edited by SVB | 31 comments

Bear With Me As I Talk Myself Out Of Getting A New Car

by Guest Blogger on November 3, 2008 | edited by SVB | 35 comments

Gaming For Less: Play The Best Video Games On A Budget

by Guest Blogger on October 20, 2008 | edited by SVB | 40 comments

Curb Your Shopping Habits: How to Recover from a Huge Impulse Buy

by Guest Blogger on September 18, 2008 | edited by SVB | 17 comments

Amazon Prime Review: 5 Reasons To Try It Out If You Shop Online

by Silicon Valley Blogger on September 6, 2008 | 28 comments

Water Fun Activities To Cool You Off This Summer

by Silicon Valley Blogger on September 3, 2008 | 27 comments

Replaced Our Old Car, Got The Best Deal On A Volvo Sports Wagon!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on August 14, 2008 | 21 comments

Fuel Efficient Cars In Your Future? Watch For The MPG Illusion

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 18, 2008 | 54 comments

Big Toys For Top Dollar: 5 Reasons People Spoil Their Kids

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 17, 2008 | 47 comments

Great Places To Earn and Save Money On Used Items

by Silicon Valley Blogger on May 5, 2008 | 20 comments

Saving Money Is In! The Recession Diet and The Shift To Frugal Living

by Silicon Valley Blogger on April 28, 2008 | 42 comments

Valentine’s Day And Another Gift Idea Down The Drain!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on February 8, 2008 | 7 comments

12 Effective Ways To Afford Big Ticket Items

by Silicon Valley Blogger on January 28, 2008 | 38 comments

20 Ways To Shop Safely: Watch Out For These Shopping Scams!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 26, 2007 | 9 comments

Money, Finance and Fancy: The Carnival of Personal Finance #132, Whimsical Christmas Edition

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 24, 2007 | 49 comments

Cool Gifts For The Real Estate Lover, Investor, Homeowner: A Photo Gallery

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 14, 2007 | 19 comments

Love Light Displays? 6 Ways To Trim Your Energy Costs, Not The Cheer

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 6, 2007 | 23 comments

A Collection of Money Tips For The Holidays

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 30, 2007 | 10 comments

How To Find The Perfect Gift For The Lady In Your Life

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 29, 2007 | 32 comments

Cool Piggy Banks: An Illustrated Guide To Savings Devices

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 26, 2007 | 30 comments

What Shopping This Time of Year Reminds Me Of

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 24, 2007 | 8 comments

Black Friday Inspired Shopping Strategies

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 23, 2007 | 15 comments

10 Tips For Being A Smart and Safe Consumer

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 5, 2007 | 19 comments

Money Vs Time Off: Why We Don’t Take Vacations

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 16, 2007 | 46 comments

Can Cheaper Goods And Lower Prices Put Us At Risk? A Photo Essay

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 9, 2007 | 23 comments

Save Money By Buying Replicas: When It’s Okay To Buy Fakes

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 4, 2007 | 19 comments

Do You Buy New Or Used Cars? 10 Popular Reasons To Buy New

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 31, 2007 | 45 comments

Save Money When Buying Those Cool Electronics and Gadgets You Hanker For

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 17, 2007 | 23 comments

Hooked On Credit! 5 Ways The Credit Card Companies Get Our Kids To Sign Up

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 16, 2007 | 29 comments

Cheap Barbecue And Safe Fireworks: Our Fun Family Extravaganza

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 5, 2007 | 11 comments

Pet Products For Pampered Pets In Luxury

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 3, 2007 | 35 comments

Who Buys Fake Goods? Plus How To Spot Counterfeit Products

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 26, 2007 | 10 comments

Online Shopping With Craigslist: How We Got A Bargain On Some Used Furniture

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 12, 2007 | 39 comments

O, That Special Gift: How Much Do You Pay For Sentiment?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on May 8, 2007 | 15 comments

The Fanciest and Most Valuable Easter Eggs in the World

by Silicon Valley Blogger on April 8, 2007 | 15 comments

How To Furnish Your House On Any Budget, Even For Free

by Silicon Valley Blogger on February 20, 2007 | 33 comments

Test Your Buyer’s IQ: Quit Wasting Money On Costly Crap

by Silicon Valley Blogger on February 13, 2007 | 13 comments

How To Get The Rebate Checks You Deserve!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on February 7, 2007 | 3 comments

Are Mail-In Rebates Worth The Hassle?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on February 4, 2007 | 14 comments

Borrow, Barter, Buy Used: Espousing The Frugal Lifestyle

by Silicon Valley Blogger on January 31, 2007 | 34 comments

Today, I Returned, I Exchanged and I Bought

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 26, 2006 | 1 comment

Christmas Is For Kids, And Don’t I Forget About It!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 25, 2006 | 9 comments

How’s Your Christmas Budget?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 8, 2006 | 2 comments

The Pressures of Holiday Spending

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 4, 2006 | 4 comments

A Fantasy Shopping Experiment

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 28, 2006 | 5 comments

Are Black Friday Bargains Worth It?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 25, 2006 | 10 comments

iPod Toys For Your Christmas List

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 24, 2006 | 2 comments