20 Gas & Electric Money Savings Tips You would be surprised just how much you can lower your utility bills by taking a few of these simple steps. Here are 20 quick and easy tips.
401k Savings Plans This article explains what a 401K Plan is and discusses how the 401k program can increase the amount of money available to you after retirement.
An Odyssey Into Frugality: How I Became A Miserly Mom - by Jonni McCoy, Author of Miserly Moms
..."Parenthood brings about many changes -- but frugality was not one that I expected. My husband and I had a pleasant lifestyle. Adding a child made it even more pleasant. But, as the years went by, I could see that I had to make a choice. What was best for my child?"...
At Least We Have a Choice Are we made of weaker stuff than previous generations? Are we too self-centered to cope with the rigors of life that our great-grandmothers had to take for granted? I would prefer to think that we are now educated to employ choice. What do you think?
Bartering for Bargains ..."Bartering has a way of helping us identify what things are important to us. When we trade our time, talents or goods it gives us a chance to think of their value in a new light. We also get an opportunity to look at our own skills more closely."...
Behind On Credit Card Bills There's over $18 billion dollars in past due credit card accounts. This week we answer a question from a reader who's getting harrassing phone calls about their past due account. What can she do to stop the calls? And, what can she do to get out of debt?
Do I Need a Will? This week's Dollar Stretcher column takes a look who needs a will and how to go about aquiring one.
Dressing Better for Less Being fashionably dressed doesn't need to cost a fortune. Tips for helping you dress well for less money covered in this article.
From Budget Stretch to Savings The article answers a reader who can never seem to get any of the money she earns into a savings program.