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Living Off Groupon: Chicago Man Attempts Year-Long Challenge for $100,000

Josh Stevens of Chicago might win $100,000 — if he can keep from spending a single cent (literally) for a year. Stevens accepted internet coupon company Groupon’s “Live Off Groupon” challenge, beati
Financial Wellness: Investing in Experiences & Simple Living

Simple living is great. Avoiding shopping malls in favor of clothing swaps, cooking meals at home with your spouse, holding a music jam with friends instead of shelling out big bucks for a concert —
Save Money on Heating: Proven Strategies for a Warm Winter

The chilly season is upon us. If you live in North America, you’ve probably had at least a few cold nights by now. Up in my neck of the woods — in the Boston area — we’ve had our central heat running
Affordable Culture: Enjoy Art & Museums on a Budget | Seattle Art Museum

The Seattle Art Museum is hosting a show called “Picasso: Masterpieces From the Musee National Picasso, Paris” through 12 January 2011. It costs $20 to see the 150 paintings, sculptures, prints and p
Thrift Store Christmas Gifts: Smart Savings or Unacceptable?

The holiday season can test a frugal person’s patience: There are so many temptations to spend. Sure, we all want to enjoy the festive nature this time of year, but where do you draw the line? And ho
Best Tupperware Alternatives: Affordable & Sustainable Food Storage

To hear the storage industry tell it, every kitchen needs plastic containers in a dozen sizes. You need specialized storage, too: triangles for wedges of pie, say, or deviled-egg sarcophagi with litt
Lending Money to Friends: Protecting Relationships & Avoiding Pitfalls

Lending money to friends and family is a generous act — one that could easily backfire and even ruin your relationship. Most of the time when someone is considering a loan to a family member, I think
Take Control of Your Finances: 8 Proven Tips to Stop Overspending

How do you know if you are spending too much money? You run out of money before you run out of month. You are now that friend that no one invites out because you are “always broke”. That twenty you t
Understanding Foreclosure: A Step-by-Step Guide

Foreclosure is a very real threat that many people are facing today. When you get to the point where you are having trouble repaying your home loan, your financial situation can feel overwhelming. It
Build a Food Pantry: Protect Your Budget from Rising Food Costs

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food prices are expected to rise as much as 5.5% in 2011. Those prices aren’t likely to go back down. So why not invest in food futures, i.e., your ow
Motivating Your Boyfriend to Save Money: Expert Strategies & Tips

Although we cover the topic once or twice a year, I constantly get questions from people who are frustrated by the financial habits of their spouses and partners. Some people are Spenders, and some p
Budget Overruns: Strategies for Managing Unexpected Expenses

Despite the best-laid plans of mice and men, there are times when the unforeseeable just waltzes into your life and poops on your budget. Sure you have a budget of $400 a month for groceries. But the
Credit Card Debt Payoff: Which Card to Tackle First?

One of the biggest arguments in paying down credit card debt centers around the order that you should use when paying off multiple credit cards. Most personal finance experts agree that you should us
Simple Expense Tracking Methods: A Return to Basics

As many of you know, before I was a GRS staff writer, I was a GRS reader and active commenter. I’d say the bulk of my early personal finance education came from this website, and it’s most definite
Budget vs. Spending Plan: Understanding the Key Differences

While it doesn’t seem like there would be much of a difference between a budget and a spending plan, there are subtle differences that have a lot to do with your mind set. For many of us, the prospec
Smart Spending: When to Treat Yourself (and When to Save)

Last year the zipper on my winter coat broke. Not before time, mind you; I’d had it so long that I couldn’t remember exactly when I bought it. My best guess is 25 years. Gut reaction: Oh no! I can’t
Top 5 Garage Sale Apps: Find Local Deals & Yard Sales

One of the best ways to find a good deal is to check garage/yard sales. Not only can yard saling save you money, but it can also be fun. Even if you don’t buy anything, it’s often fun to simply look
Unlock Hidden Cell Phone Deals: No-Contract Plans & Savings

Secret phone plans? No contracts? Unadvertised payment plans with no interest? These are all available. But you’ll never know until you ask. I recently decided to switch carriers to T-Mobile, so I ju
Smart Holiday Savings: Plan & Budget for a Stress-Free Christmas

Autumn is here and the leaves are just starting to turn. Believe it or not, that means it’s time to start thinking about the holiday season. Holiday expenses can pile up quickly. Planning ahead saves
Navigating College Costs: Strategies for Affordability & Debt Management

It’s a common refrain that today’s college graduates are entering into the worst job market and economy since Hoover was around. We’re told that an undergraduate degree means less than what a high sc

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