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Bid Now! Shop For Food At Grocery Auctions
In my perusal of the daily headlines, I came across this - Sold! Bargain-hunters buying groceries at auction.I knew of a fairly local produce auction. It has been around for quite sometime. I have never been there,… -
Have You Gotten Any Free Stuff Lately?
It's funny how things come up and then come up again. Things you have never heard of before... The other day, I was on my relentless search for fun, free things. I checked Oprah's page, because she often has free… -
Misconceptions On How To Improve Credit Rating, Credit Score & Credit
It is pretty widely accepted that credit cards can be a good way to build your credit score. Some even use credit cards as a means to improve their credit rating. After the post about teenagers and credit cards, i… -
Should Parents Give Their Teenage Kids Credit Cards?
This weekend, I was going through my (junk) mail (because it is always junk mail now). I got something from Discover, so I thought I should open it. I really should have read the whole thing, I probably would have g… -
Careful Not to Pay Extra Money For Home Heating
I pride myself on keeping my house very energy efficient and the costs down. Unfortunately, there is always a time that my heating oil tank needs to be refilled. I finally decided to do it. At the beginning of the f… -
I Want To File Taxes Early, I'd Like My Tax Return ASAP
I have heard several people mention that they have already filed their taxes. I even know someone who has already gotten their tax return! The month of January and the first week of February always seem to be frustra… -
Why Can't They Be Thrifty Lunch Eaters, Instead Of Throwing Away Money Everyday
My office group looks for pretty much any excuse to go out to lunch. We go out each month to celebrate the birthdays for that month. Anytime someone new arrives or someone is leaving, we go out to lunch. That happe… -
Is The Cost of Going Organic Worth The Extra Money?
I went to a Whole Foods store for the first time. The store was nice. They had a good selection of fruits, veggies, and meats. (These were the only items I looked at.) 'I was also shocked at how crowded the store… -
Museum Costs Are Generous, On Some Days
One of my good friends and I decided to go to the art museum this weekend. It has been a long time since I have been there and the Philadelphia Museum of Art is always awesome. My friend lives within walking distan… -
Would You Gamble in Hopes Of Winning Big In A Bad Economy?
Ms. Thrifty My husband and I joined my in-laws for a night down at Atlantic City. My mother-in-law had a free room, so we didn't have to spend any money to stay. Because of the holiday, it was the perfect time to g…
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