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From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 14, 2008 at 7:25 pm ET
This item -- a guest post-- from Kiplinger's contains some solid tips about affordable travel:"With average round-trip fares now topping $325, you need to do some serious planning to get the best deal ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 13, 2008 at 7:23 pm ET
Haggling over prices is expected at flea markets, yard sales and auto lots. But my sister, Debra Patterson, negotiated a sweet deal for kitchen chairs at a department store.Her pitch: “If we buy more, can ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 12, 2008 at 7:47 am ET
Regular readers of this blog may have noticed a recent gap in posts. The explanation: My Aunt Norma passed away and I have been sad.My Aunt is one of the many inspirations behind my push ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 7, 2008 at 8:33 pm ET
Special Thanks to the editors and staff at Florida Trend magazine. The latest online version of Florida Trend, a monthly business magazine, features a snippet from my upcoming book, The Frugal Duchess: How to Live ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 6, 2008 at 8:21 pm ET
I've been agonizing over the right dress -- frugal & fashionable-- for my upcoming book launch party. (June 12th at Books & Books in South Beach.) I almost (gasp!) broke down and purchased a ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 5, 2008 at 10:12 pm ET
Whether your child is a toddler, teen or 'tween, decorating a kid's bedroom can be complicated by tight budgets and personal tastes.''Regardless of a child's age, one super quick and easy way to change a ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 2, 2008 at 6:55 pm ET
A little while ago, I wrote about a little boy who thought money came out of walls (a visual image of ATMs.) The sluggish economy provides an ideal time to teach kids how to ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 1, 2008 at 9:30 pm ET
A little while ago, I spotted a family friend walking and multi-tasking. His goal: conserve gas, get exercise and finish an errand."Saving gas and saving money," he said from across the street.His pedestrian efforts ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 30, 2008 at 7:41 pm ET
Managing the nuts & bolts of home finance feels like a full-time job. Here's a link to 36 shortcuts for tackling "pesky—but essential—financial tasks for home, college savings, taxes, and life management."The list of 36 ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 29, 2008 at 9:29 pm ET
When the heat and rain come, ants and other insects seem to multiply. Keeping them in check doesn't have to wreck your budget.J.D. Roth, author of the personal finance blog Get Rich Slowly ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 24, 2008 at 2:04 pm ET
The reality gap in real estate prices continues. Although I would love to have a backyard for my kids, dog and garden, I'll wait a while to start house shopping. Sticker shock is still a ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 23, 2008 at 1:20 pm ET
"As good as the deals are on new cars, they’re even sweeter for used ones, as used-car dealers cut prices to compete." That's the word from the May issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, which ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 22, 2008 at 5:45 pm ET
Shorter showers was one tip from a recent energy audit of my home. Honestly, I still take long showers. But I have dramatically changed the way I wash my hair in the ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 21, 2008 at 9:14 pm ET
Even with the best intentions, many consumers waste time and money by failing to follow directions that are packaged with cleaning products. Most of us quickly wipe down our countertops with liquids and sprays. ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 18, 2008 at 5:02 pm ET
Is there a gender gap about the recession? According to this new survey from Finicity, more men are in denial about the recession."Men are more likely than women to do nothing to adjust for an ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 17, 2008 at 10:57 am ET
What's the link between financial security and emotional security? That's one of several thoughtful posts featured at the 148th Edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance, which is up at Gather Little by ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 16, 2008 at 9:51 am ET
"Getting a Rebate? Focus not on more, but on more of what matters." Bottom line: Don't overspend. That's the word from the folks at Center for a New American Dream, a consumer organization that ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 15, 2008 at 2:44 pm ET
Cut wedding costs, seek free entertainment and chew on frugal philosophy. Those are some of topics posted at the 121st edition of the Festival of Frugality -- (organized by Rather be Shopping.) Thanks ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 14, 2008 at 2:09 pm ET
Twenty-years ago, 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth became a New York Times bestseller. This month -- just in time for Earth Day April 22 -- an updated version of that ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 13, 2008 at 5:10 pm ET
From time management to money management, there's plenty to read in the world of personal finance. Here's my weekly roundup of posts that caught my eye:From AllFinancialMatters: 5 Things My Wife and I Want Our ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 11, 2008 at 5:29 pm ET
Why pay extra fees for a mutual fund? Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has put together a list of top mutual funds that do not hit you up with upfront or back-end sales charges. Details about the ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 10, 2008 at 9:48 am ET
Welcome to viewers and coupon clippers from CBS4 in Miami. Last night, I appeared on CBS4, a local television affiliate and a news partner of the Miami Herald.Here's the link to the print version of ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 9, 2008 at 3:09 pm ET
From lower loan rates to higher employment opportunities, a good credit score can translate into greater savings and more career opportunities. One of my top goals is to improve my credit score. Even insurance companies ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 8, 2008 at 7:22 pm ET
Festival of Frugality #120 is up at A Penny Saved. Here are a few of the posts that caught my eye:From Save and Conquer: How To Haggle and Pay a Lower Price. Read, print and ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 7, 2008 at 1:38 pm ET
Earth Day is this month and many consumers hope to do their spring cleaning with ''green'' or nontoxic products. Sometimes, it's hard to tell the environmentally friendly goods from the eco-pretenders.Terms such as ''all natural'' ... ( more)
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