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The Dilemma of Finding a Gem at Goodwill: Keep It or Sell It? (A Kate Spade Purse…)

What do you do when you make an amazing find at Goodwill or any other thrift store? Do you use it or sell it for profit? Here’s how one beautiful item I found is making me crazy enough to write about it: a mint condition vintage Kate Spade purse.

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January 22, 2013 · 11 Comments

NEWS! Get Your Free Dave Ramsey Budgeting PDF Here

Get your free PDF by Dave Ramsey here. It’s all about budgeting, a no-nonsense guide to get your finances in order in 2013.

January 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The Tightwad’s Notebook–Lesson 13: When Money is Tight, Get Creative in the Kitchen

The Tightwad’s Notebook–Lesson 13: When Money is Tight, Get Creative in the Kitchen

September 10, 2012 · 3 Comments

The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson #8: Discover the “Sample” Feature on Your Kindle

The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson #8: Discover the “Sample” Feature on Your Kindle

August 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson #7: Stash Your Dollar Bills

The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson #7: Stash Your Dollar Bills

August 13, 2012 · 1 Comment

The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson 4: Always Check Grocery Discount Bins

The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson 4: Always Check Grocery Discount Bins

August 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

New Blog Feature: The Daily Tightwad Tutor — Here’s Lesson #1

Introducing a new feature: The Daily Tightwad Tutor. Here’s today’s Lesson #1

August 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Saving Hundreds of Dollars a Year on Back-To-School Clothes: The Joy of Receiving Hand-Me-Downs

Do you turn your nose up at hand-me-down clothing for your kids? If you’re frugal, you probably accept bags of hand-me-downs with wide-open arms. If you’ve never let your kids near a gently-worn item, it’s time to try because it can cut your kids’ back-to-school clothing bill in half.

July 23, 2012 · 1 Comment

Tightwad Tuesday at Bloodroot Restaurant (Rave) Review

If you want a night off from cooking your own healthy fare, head to Tightwad Tuesday at Bridgeport’s Blood Root Restaurant for the best recipes you could ever want to sample for an affordable $10 (not to mention the spectacular view of Bridgeport Harbor…).

July 9, 2012 · 2 Comments

Paying With Cash Only: If This Video Doesn’t Convince You to Go on a Cash Diet, Then Nothing Will!

Watch this video–it’s sure to convince you to use cash for most small purchases once you find out how much money it saves you.

May 31, 2012 · 1 Comment

A Worthwhile Reality Show: CT Financial Reality Fairs for Teens

The Connecticut Financial Reality Fair is an essential program teaching teens about the realities of money and how far a buck will go. So far it’s for high school students, but wishing it would reach to Middle Schoolers, too.

May 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Frugal Foodie Kitchen Investments With Your Kohl’s 30%-Off Coupon

Frugal Foodie Kitchen Investments with a Kohl’s 30% off Coupon

May 9, 2012 · 3 Comments

5 Top Things I Learned About Frugality from Amy Dacyczyn’s Tightwad Gazette

What important things did we learn from The Tightwad Gazette? Too many to list, but here are my top 5 life-altering lessons from Amy Dacyczyn’s books.

April 30, 2012 · 5 Comments

Earth Day is Every Day When You Strive for Zero Waste

Earth Day is Everyday when you strive for zero waste

April 28, 2012 · 4 Comments

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