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Frugality & Budgeting

Mint.com’s Twitter Feature: Money Tweets!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 18, 2009 | 6 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 | 19 comments

Personal Budgeting Made Easy With the 60% Solution

by Guest Blogger on October 18, 2009 | edited by SVB | 20 comments

No Costco Membership? Shopping At Costco Still Saves Money

by Guest Blogger on October 11, 2009 | edited by SVB | 14 comments

Mystery Shopping: How I Earn Extra Cash Online

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

On Spending Money: How Do You Buy Stuff?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on September 20, 2009 | 17 comments

Create A Home Budget, Use The Envelope Budgeting System

by Guest Blogger on September 13, 2009 | edited by SVB | 16 comments

Pet Care Costs: The Costs of Dog and Cat Care

by Silicon Valley Blogger on September 5, 2009 | 14 comments

Green Living: Ways To Recycle And Buy Used

by Stacey Doyle on September 1, 2009 | edited by SVB | 10 comments

Work At Home Mom Shares Tips On Saving Money

by Stacey Doyle on August 24, 2009 | edited by SVB | 11 comments

MyPoints, MemoLink, MySurvey Online Shopping Sites For Point Rewards

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

Budget Travel Tips For The Frugal Traveler

by Guest Blogger on August 13, 2009 | edited by SVB | 16 comments

Why Study Abroad? Get Educated In A Foreign Country

by Jacques Sprenger on August 9, 2009 | edited by SVB | 19 comments

Don’t Let Medical Bills Turn Into Medical Debts!

by Jacques Sprenger on August 6, 2009 | edited by SVB | 8 comments

True Frugal Living: Homesteading In The Wilderness

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 22, 2009 | 17 comments

Use Energy Star Appliances To Save On Utility Costs

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 20, 2009 | 4 comments

Save Money on Cable Television and TV Services

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

Best Travel Sites For Cheap Vacation Deals

by Millie Kay G. on July 6, 2009 | edited by SVB | 15 comments

Save Your Money By Paying Yourself Last

by Guest Blogger on July 3, 2009 | edited by SVB | 19 comments

Money Saving Advice From An Expert Money Saver

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 25, 2009 | 29 comments

How To Plan A Wedding Without Getting Stressed

by Guest Blogger on June 23, 2009 | edited by SVB | 8 comments

Quicken Download Sale: Software CDs and Downloads On Discount

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 16, 2009 | 5 comments

Find A Cheap Prescription and Discount Medication Using Medtipster

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

Best Places To Retire For Cheap

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 1, 2009 | 31 comments

55 Best Ways To Save Money: Frugal Ideas From Our Readers

by Silicon Valley Blogger on May 26, 2009 | 31 comments

Best Travel Credit Cards and How To Travel With Money

by Silicon Valley Blogger on May 19, 2009 | 12 comments

Giveaway: 10,001 Ways To Live Large On A Small Budget

by Silicon Valley Blogger on May 18, 2009 | 58 comments

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

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

Cheap Housing Option: Buy A Mobile Home!

by Jacques Sprenger on May 1, 2009 | edited by SVB | 29 comments

Book Authors Among Us: Finance Books By Bloggers

by Silicon Valley Blogger on April 23, 2009 | 12 comments

How To Make Cheap Phone Calls and Lower Your Phone Bill

by Millie Kay G. on April 22, 2009 | edited by SVB | 10 comments

How To Avoid Bankruptcy: 5 Steps To Solvency

by Guest Blogger on April 20, 2009 | edited by SVB | 18 comments

Do You Haggle? How To Negotiate A Price

by Jacques Sprenger on April 17, 2009 | edited by SVB | 28 comments

Name Your Price With Priceline: Get A Bargain Vacation

by Emiley Thacker on April 14, 2009 | edited by SVB | 9 comments

Credit Card Spending Down By 10%, Our Is Down By 50%

by Silicon Valley Blogger on April 8, 2009 | 14 comments

Where To Get Free Stuff Online: 9 Sites For Freebies, Product Samples, Coupons

by Stacey Doyle on March 29, 2009 | edited by SVB | 17 comments

The Dave Ramsey Budget: Budgeting Tips For Successful Savers

by Silicon Valley Blogger on March 24, 2009 | 24 comments

Reality Show Casting Call For Wife Swap, Want To Earn $20,000?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on March 18, 2009 | 15 comments

Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps To Financial Success

by Guest Blogger on March 9, 2009 | edited by SVB | 17 comments

Save On Groceries With Printable Online Grocery Coupons

by Emiley Thacker on March 1, 2009 | edited by SVB | 11 comments

Cheap Meals and Easy Dinner Ideas: Recession Dining For Under $10

by Silicon Valley Blogger on February 25, 2009 | 16 comments

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

by Millie Kay G. on February 13, 2009 | edited by SVB | 33 comments

Are You Earning More or Spending Less? Plus Helpful Financial Guides

by Silicon Valley Blogger on February 5, 2009 | 23 comments

How To Make A Budget In 10 Easy Steps

by Emiley Thacker on February 3, 2009 | edited by SVB | 25 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 | 29 comments

Money Saving Ideas From The Ultimate Cheapskate’s Road Map To Riches

by Millie Kay G. on December 22, 2008 | edited by SVB | 9 comments

Holiday Gift Giving On A Tight Budget

by Guest Blogger on December 16, 2008 | edited by SVB | 10 comments

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

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 14, 2008 | 12 comments

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

by Emiley Thacker on December 12, 2008 | edited by SVB | 29 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 | 39 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 | 55 comments

Last Minute Gift Ideas and Shopping Tips For Holiday Procrastinators

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

Am I Frugal? How I Balance My Efforts To Spend and Save Money

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 11, 2008 | 18 comments

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

by Guest Blogger on November 3, 2008 | edited by SVB | 34 comments

Fun, Cheap Halloween Costumes To DIY, A Photo Gallery

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 29, 2008 | 13 comments

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

by Guest Blogger on October 20, 2008 | edited by SVB | 34 comments

Money Saving Tips and A Frugal Memoir By The Frugal Duchess

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 11, 2008 | 13 comments

Will Green Food Saver Bags Make Food Last Longer?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 7, 2008 | 26 comments

10 Frugal Steps To Help You Survive A Tough Economy

by Jacques Sprenger on October 2, 2008 | edited by SVB | 35 comments

The Frugal Duchess: How To Live Well and Save Money, Plus The Carnivals

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 1, 2008 | 6 comments

Does The Economy Affect How You Save Money?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on September 23, 2008 | 23 comments

How’s Your Financial Health? How To Become Financially Fit and Happy

by Jacques Sprenger on September 8, 2008 | edited by SVB | 15 comments

Water Fun Activities To Cool You Off This Summer

by Silicon Valley Blogger on September 3, 2008 | 26 comments

How Much Do You Need To Save For College?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on August 26, 2008 | 24 comments

Upromise Survey: Saving For College, Getting Tougher?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on August 18, 2008 | 27 comments

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

by Silicon Valley Blogger on August 14, 2008 | 20 comments

Sick of High Gas Prices? Turn To Smart Cars or the Aptera

by Silicon Valley Blogger on August 5, 2008 | 40 comments

Reduce Your Grocery Bill With These Practical Tips

by Debbie D. on August 2, 2008 | edited by SVB | 13 comments

Lost Money: How Money Drains Add Up To $175,000 In 10 Years

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 31, 2008 | 55 comments

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

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 18, 2008 | 52 comments

Sell Your House, Downsize and Give The Proceeds To Charity?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 10, 2008 | 31 comments

Lose Weight While Spending Less on Food and Exercise

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 2, 2008 | 44 comments

Control Your Wild Wedding Costs! Set Up A Wedding Budget

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 23, 2008 | 27 comments

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

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 17, 2008 | 40 comments

How We Trim Gas Costs Plus Save $5,500 a Year Off The Road

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 10, 2008 | 22 comments

Cut Food Costs: Consumers Switch To Spam

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 7, 2008 | 16 comments

The Low-Maintenance Yard: Save Money With These 7 Ideas For Your Garden

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 4, 2008 | 29 comments

8 Simple Ways to Save Yourself a Thousand Bucks

by Silicon Valley Blogger on May 24, 2008 | 14 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 | 40 comments

Coupon Tips and Tricks That Can Cut Your Grocery Bill By 80%

by Silicon Valley Blogger on April 22, 2008 | 50 comments

20 Ways To Earn More and Spend Less: Steps To Becoming A Frugal Capitalist

by Silicon Valley Blogger on April 15, 2008 | 36 comments

Spend Less Than You Earn Or Earn More Than You Spend?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on April 14, 2008 | 27 comments

Frugal Tips: How To Make 10 Ordinary Things Last Longer

by Silicon Valley Blogger on April 7, 2008 | 77 comments

Rent Instead Of Buy, And I Mean Anything!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on March 18, 2008 | 25 comments

When Saving Money Goes Extreme: Serious Savers Who Died Very Wealthy

by Silicon Valley Blogger on March 10, 2008 | 42 comments

Cheaper Toys ARE Better For Your Kids!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on March 3, 2008 | 34 comments

5 Basic Frugal Techniques To Help Control Your Spending

by Silicon Valley Blogger on February 26, 2008 | 17 comments

Slashing Our Budget By 25%: Our Latest Frugal Moves

by Silicon Valley Blogger on February 12, 2008 | 35 comments

12 Effective Ways To Afford Big Ticket Items

by Silicon Valley Blogger on January 28, 2008 | 37 comments

See Our Lower Utililty Bills! Save Money, Energy and Water With New Appliances

by Silicon Valley Blogger on January 15, 2008 | 29 comments

12 Strategies For Saving Money While Paying Your Bills

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 31, 2007 | 23 comments

The Exciting Financial Year That Was At The Digerati Life

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 28, 2007 | 12 comments

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

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

T’is The Season To Give: Here’s Why You May Be Feeling Generous…Or Not!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 22, 2007 | 9 comments

Grocery Shopping Tips That Will Pad Your Pocket, Guaranteed!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 11, 2007 | 40 comments

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

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 6, 2007 | 22 comments

When Even The Power Of Compounding Can’t Save You

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 3, 2007 | 20 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 | 31 comments

Cool Piggy Banks: An Illustrated Guide To Savings Devices

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

Black Friday Inspired Shopping Strategies

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 23, 2007 | 11 comments

Force Yourself To Save! 15 Painless Ways To Pay Yourself First

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 13, 2007 | 69 comments

15 Cleverly Cheap Ways To Watch Your Hygiene

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 8, 2007 | 21 comments

10 Tips For Being A Smart and Safe Consumer

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

How To Cut Costs On Hair Care Once and For All! For Serious Savers Only

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 26, 2007 | 40 comments

10 Simple Ways To Save Money And The Environment

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 15, 2007 | 31 comments

Top 10 Cheapest Ways To Exercise

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 11, 2007 | 62 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

8 Lessons I Learned From The Cheapest Family In The Nation

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 1, 2007 | 103 comments

Fun Day Trip With Kids, Thomas The Tank Engine Style

by Silicon Valley Blogger on September 20, 2007 | 16 comments

Saving Tips For New Parents: Get Ready For Baby!

by Silicon Valley Blogger on September 14, 2007 | 18 comments

Cut Down On Travel Costs As A Gracious Houseguest

by Silicon Valley Blogger on September 11, 2007 | 27 comments

What Do Potty Training Mishaps Got To Do With Money?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on September 3, 2007 | 20 comments

17 Cheap Ways To Keep Cool And Survive A Heat Wave

by Silicon Valley Blogger on August 28, 2007 | 20 comments

Who Are The Cheapest People You Know?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on August 17, 2007 | 26 comments

I’m Frugal, So Why Can’t I Save More Money?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on August 9, 2007 | 18 comments

Radical Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding

by Silicon Valley Blogger on August 3, 2007 | 21 comments

Why You Spend and Save The Way You Do: The Science Behind Money Behaviors

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 24, 2007 | 22 comments

Should Your Home Valuation Deserve To Appreciate If You Install A Pool?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 21, 2007 | 28 comments

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

by Silicon Valley Blogger on July 17, 2007 | 22 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 | 34 comments

Who Buys Fake Goods? Plus How To Spot Counterfeit Products

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

91 Ways To Wealth: The Carnival of Personal Finance, Epic Journey Edition

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 25, 2007 | 54 comments

Does Size Matter: How Small A House Are You Willing To Live In?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 22, 2007 | 47 comments

Cheap Ways To Learn And Feed Your Brain

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 19, 2007 | 31 comments

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

by Silicon Valley Blogger on June 12, 2007 | 37 comments

12 Cheap Ways To Keep Fit And Stay Healthy

by Silicon Valley Blogger on May 28, 2007 | 44 comments

How To Get That Affordable Wedding Cake To Trim Your Wedding Budget (Plus Bonus Cake Ideas)

by Silicon Valley Blogger on May 25, 2007 | 31 comments

The Perfect Hobby: One That’s Cheap, Makes Money Or Becomes A Business

by Silicon Valley Blogger on May 15, 2007 | 37 comments

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

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

Stop Email Spam The Cheap And Effective Way

by Silicon Valley Blogger on May 4, 2007 | 8 comments

How To Look Good On A Budget: The Business of Beauty

by Silicon Valley Blogger on April 23, 2007 | 36 comments

Do You Really Know How Much It Costs To Own Your Car?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on April 16, 2007 | 34 comments

The Festival of Frugality #69, “Save All Week Long” Edition

by Silicon Valley Blogger on April 10, 2007 | 21 comments

The Best Frugality Advice: The Cheapest Ways To Do Anything

by Silicon Valley Blogger on April 3, 2007 | 19 comments

The Economics of Cosmetics: Should You Invest In Your Looks Or Skimp On Makeup?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on March 29, 2007 | 35 comments

How Much Credit Have You Turned Down? Maybe Half A Million Dollars Worth

by Silicon Valley Blogger on March 18, 2007 | 13 comments

Help! Could I Have Bag Lady Syndrome?

by Silicon Valley Blogger on March 13, 2007 | 12 comments

How To Throw A Kid’s Birthday Party Without Spending A Fortune

by Silicon Valley Blogger on February 26, 2007 | 49 comments

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

by Silicon Valley Blogger on February 20, 2007 | 32 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

Stop Overspending Now! 14 Ways To Conquer Binge Buying

by Silicon Valley Blogger on January 25, 2007 | 31 comments

22 Outrageous Ways To Save (Part 2)

by Silicon Valley Blogger on January 17, 2007 | 12 comments

Wild Ways To Save For The Seriously Thrifty

by Silicon Valley Blogger on January 16, 2007 | 44 comments

The Carnival Of Debt Reduction #68, The FAQ Edition

by Silicon Valley Blogger on January 15, 2007 | 14 comments

Walking In A Winter Wonderland For $1,300

by Silicon Valley Blogger on January 2, 2007 | 16 comments

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

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 25, 2006 | 8 comments

There’s Gold In Mysterious Storage Bins

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 24, 2006 | 10 comments

15 Ways To Control Your Holiday Budget

by Silicon Valley Blogger on December 7, 2006 | 7 comments

9 No Fuss eBay Selling Tips

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 13, 2006 | 15 comments

Saving Money: Frequently Asked Questions

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 10, 2006 | 7 comments

Money 101: My Basic Financial Plan

by Silicon Valley Blogger on November 1, 2006 | 17 comments

6 Financial Cliches That Can Make You Rich

by Silicon Valley Blogger on October 17, 2006 | 14 comments

Cash In On Clutter

by Silicon Valley Blogger on September 12, 2006 | 9 comments