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January 2009 (5)
- 05: Do You Suffer from Destination Addiction?
- 04: Roundup: Catching Up My Feed Reader Edition
- 03: Would You Sell All Material Possessions For Debt Freedom?
- 02: Deals Of The Day at Dillyeo.com
- 01: New Years Resolution Three: Double Blogging Goals
December 2008 (36)
- 31: New Years Resolution Two: Wake Up At 4:30AM
- 30: New Years Resolution One: Downsizing Our Home
- 29: One Year Of Frugal Dad, A Look Back
- 28: No Stimulus Check No Problem, Create Your Own
- 26: Turning Attention to Christmas Bills
- 24: Merry Christmas (And A Little News)
- 23: Establish a Christmas Savings Fund for Next Year
- 22: So You Asked For A Raise And Got It, Now What
- 19: Last Minute Gift Ideas
- 19: 5 Ways to Lower your Cell Phone Bill
- 18: Breaking the Monthly Payment Mentality
- 18: Gym Memberships Still Worth It Despite Recession
- 17: Fab Five - A Simple Holiday Edition
- 17: Holiday Tipping Guide 2008
- 16: Holiday Safety Tips
- 16: Serenity Prayer For Finances
- 15: Stores With Layaway Option Seeing Increased Interest
- 15: Peer to Peer Lending Offers High Returns In Low Rate Environment
- 14: What To Do If Unable to Afford Home Heating Bills
- 13: Fab Five - Holiday Gift Guide Edition
- 12: Is Credit Card Insurance a Scam?
- 12: Household Uses For Vinegar, The Ultimate Frugal Solution
- 11: The Get Out of Debt Roller Coaster of Emotions
- 11: Improve Your Financial Life With Five Daily Actions
- 10: Does Cruise Control Make Cars More Fuel Efficient?
- 10: The Pros and Cons of Credit Cards
- 09: Are Artificial Christmas Trees a Frugal Alternative?
- 09: How To Make Yourself More Layoff Proof
- 08: Fab Five - The Big Give Edition
- 08: Preparing For A Sudden Change
- 07: Secret Santa Gifts Lift Spirits
- 06: LED Christmas Lights Offer Safer, Cheaper Alternative
- 05: Fab Five: Quick Turnaround Edition
- 04: Love Them or Hate Them, Make the Most of Gift Cards this Holiday Season
- 03: Introducing The One Dollar Give Project
- 02: Are You Suffering From Budget Avoidance Syndrome?
November 2008 (32)
- 30: Frugal Holiday Gift Ideas
- 29: Six Strategies To Reduce Your Technology Bills
- 27: Black Friday Sales Are Emotional Shopping Trap
- 27: A Thanksgiving Story: What the Pilgrims Taught Us About Capitalism
- 26: Fab Five - Day Before Thanksgiving Edition
- 26: Have You Ever Been Embarrassed To Be Frugal?
- 25: Six Ways to Raise Emergency Cash
- 24: Eight Secret Ways To Convince Your Man To Go Shopping This Holiday Season
- 23: We Have a Winner: Home Depot $100 Gift Card Giveaway
- 22: My Life As a “Preblogger”
- 21: Looking for Happiness In All The Wrong Places
- 20: Quick and Easy Ways to Start a Savings Plan Today
- 19: The Fab Five: “Hotlanta” Gone Cold Edition
- 19: Targeted Retirement Funds Offer a (Nearly) Hands-Free Approach to Retirement Investing
- 18: Reader Giveaway: $100 Home Depot Gift Card Stocking Stuffer
- 17: Gel Fuel Fireplaces: A Frugal Home Heating Alternative
- 16: Stop Taking The Small Things for Granted
- 15: Plant a Tree To Reduce Utility Bill 11 Percent
- 14: Ask the Readers: Is Frugal Movement Just a Fad?
- 13: Eleven (Nearly) Effortless Ways to Save Money Each Month
- 13: The Fab Five - Midweek Roundup Edition
- 12: Backyard Campfire Cooking: A New Idea for Frugal Family Fun Nights
- 11: Veterans Day a Good Opportunity to Thank Those That Served Our Country
- 10: Recipe for a Cheap Meal at Olive Garden: Salad and Breadsticks
- 08: The Fab Five - Leap of Faith Edition
- 07: Blaming Parents for Financial Problems
- 06: Living Frugal With Other People’s Money
- 05: Money Saving Tip: Check Your Account Statements
- 04: Is Home Ownership Still the American Dream?
- 03: Walk a Mile (or Nine Hundred) in My Shoes
- 02: A Broken Recliner Puts Frugality to the Test
- 01: Frugal Dad Tote Bag Winners Announced!
October 2008 (31)
- 31: Weekly Roundup: Contest Reminder Edition
- 30: How Much Is Debt Costing You in Opportunity?
- 29: Vehicle Buyback Programs Help Used Car Dealers, Not Consumers
- 28: The Most Important Election In Our History; Not Really
- 27: Seven Unique Side Hustles To Keep Your Family Finances Afloat
- 25: Reader Giveaway: Frugal Dad Canvas Tote Bag To Three Lucky Winners
- 24: Know the History of the Stock Markets
- 23: How to Resolve Credit Bureau Reporting Errors
- 22: Frighteningly Frugal Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas
- 21: A Beautifully Simple Formula for Achieving Financial Independence
- 20: What to Tell Our Children About the Economic Woes of Today
- 19: How To Avoid a Spending Relapse During a Crisis
- 18: Weekly Roundup - A Mouse in the House Edition
- 17: Pay Yourself First, and Last
- 16: What Is Your Definition of Rich?
- 15: Domestic Violence Statistics On the Rise As Economy Weakens
- 14: Ten-Week Sam’s Club Membership for $10
- 14: High School Students Getting Trapped in a Generation of Financial Mistakes
- 13: Emptying a Savings Account to Pay Off Debt
- 11: Weekly Roundup: Medical Update Edition
- 10: Is Cash Still King?
- 09: Being A Full-Time Parent Has More To Do With Sacrifice Than Luck
- 08: Envelope Budget System Strategies To Take On the Road
- 07: Credit Card Minimum Payments, More or Less
- 06: 29 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter
- 04: Monthly Wrapup: September 2008 Edition
- 03: The 2008 Bailout Bill-Wool Wearers, Racing Fans and Forest Eco-Systems Can Finally Rest Easy
- 02: Evaluating the Best Gas Credit Cards for Rebates
- 02: Five Unique Strategies to Recession-Proof Your Household
- 01: Midweek Roundup: Finally Fall Edition
- 01: Campbell Soup Hearty Survivor of Historic Wall Street Sell-Off
September 2008 (31)
- 30: Why Cash Offers More Flexibility Than Gift Cards
- 30: Six Secrets to Saving Money When You Are Young
- 29: Do Not Follow the Government’s Lead By Bailing Out Others
- 29: We Don’t Need No Stinking Bailout Plan
- 27: Weekend Roundup: The No Theme Edition
- 26: Museum Day 2008, and Other Frugal Activities for the Weekend
- 25: Does Spending Less Money Get Easier Over Time?
- 25: A Half Dozen Uses for Empty Egg Cartons
- 24: Midweek Roundup: Davy Crockett Edition
- 24: I Was Wrong: Scrapping the Child Chore Chart for a New Allowance System
- 23: Ask the Reader: How Safe is My WaMu Bank Account?
- 23: Seven Ways to Ruin Your Financial Future
- 22: Do Personal Finance Magazines Appeal to the Average Reader?
- 22: Patience is a Virtue Reinforced in Tough Times
- 19: How the Market Crisis can Help your Retirement
- 18: An Update on My Mom’s Health
- 17: How to Live On One Income
- 16: When Frugality Isn’t Enough
- 15: Girl Turns to Prostitution to Pay Off Student Loan Debt
- 13: Weekly Roundup: Part One
- 12: When It Comes to Blog Monetization, Keep Things in Perspective
- 11: Soggy Hotdog Story. the Sequel
- 10: Do Netflix and Blockbuster Really Offer a Frugal DVD Rental Service?
- 09: Half of Us Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck
- 08: More is the Mantra of the Ego: A Lesson Reinforced Since Birth
- 06: It’s No Secret, Women Shoppers Get a Bad Rap
- 05: Weekly Roundup: Weekend Reading Edition
- 04: 10 Free Dates That Your Wife Will Love
- 03: Attention Ladies, Saving Money Tops List of Frugal Male Turn Ons
- 02: When it Comes to Emergency Funds, Size Does Matter
- 01: Enjoying the Labor Day Holiday
August 2008 (27)
- 30: So You Want to Be a Blogger Series Roundup?
- 29: Weekly Roundup: Abbreviated Edition
- 28: How to Install a Programmable Thermostat
- 27: T.A.M.E. The Clutter Critter
- 26: 10 Truths About Frugal Living Revealed By 5,000 Reader Comments
- 25: Making Financial Preparations Ahead of Surgery
- 23: Going On a Frugal Safari
- 22: Weekly Roundup: Fay, Fay, Go Away Edition
- 21: How to Go Broke Being Frugal
- 20: Why You Should Never Put Credit Cards Before the Mortgage Payment
- 19: How to Become a Millionaire in 10 Years
- 18: Rolex Versus Timex: How Valuable is Your Time
- 15: Weekly Roundup Returns: Catching Up Edition
- 14: How to Be a Frugal College Student
- 13: Companies Change Product Sizes to Reduce Costs
- 12: It’s Not About the Money
- 11: How to Live More Simply, and Why It Is So Important
- 10: Frugal Dad Joins The Money Writers
- 09: An Update on Family Medical Situation
- 08: Square Foot Garden Update and Lessons Learned
- 07: So, You’ve Paid Off Your Credit Card. Are You Ready for Another One?
- 06: Note to Readers: Family Emergency
- 05: Another Economic Stimulus Check Could Ultimately Hurt the Economy
- 04: Should We Pay Off Credit Card Debt Before Having a Baby?
- 03: Sunday Conversation #12: Shifting Financial Responsibilities to Teens
- 02: Ask the Reader: Saving for Retirement Early In Your Career
- 01: Weekly Roundup: Dear Readers, You Inspire Me
July 2008 (32)
- 31: An Emergency Fund Is More than Just Money
- 30: Don’t Be a Self-Righteous Frugalist
- 29: How to Make Your Income More Passive
- 28: In Memory of Randy Pausch: Inspirational Videos to Watch When You Are In a Rut
- 27: Sunday Conversation: Raising Frugal Kids Edition
- 26: Easy Way to Save Money and Calories: Eat Before You Play
- 25: Weekly Roundup: Extra, Extra, Read All About It
- 24: Should I Payoff the Mortgage Early?
- 23: Online College Degree Programs Offer Maximum Flexibility
- 22: Putting the Brakes On Debt Repayment to Rebuild the Emergency Fund
- 21: Frugal Ideas to Take to the Office
- 20: Sunday Conversation #10 with Frugal Dad
- 19: Our Emergency Fund is Under Assault
- 18: Weekly Roundup: Exploding Oven Edition
- 17: Lessons from Grandma’s Cookie Jar
- 16: CashCrate is Legit Money Making Service
- 15: Detaching From Material Possessions a Sign of Emotional and Financial Maturity
- 14: Parade Magazine: How America’s Thriftiest Families Save Money
- 13: Sunday Conversation#9 - The Money Talks Edition?
- 12: Frugal Recipe: Chocolate Chip Parfait
- 11: Weekly Roundup - Frugal News Edition
- 10: Slashing Monthly Expenses- A Real Family’s Example
- 09: A Follow Up: The One Month Water Project
- 08: Welcome Visitors from MSN.com
- 08: Introducing Forums Feature, and a Guest Post
- 07: Becoming Debt Free: Identifying the Why
- 06: Sunday Conversation #8 - Kids and Money Matters Edition
- 05: Weekly Roundup: June All-Stars Edition
- 04: Ask the Readers: Why Do You Visit Frugal Dad?
- 03: Book Review: Debt is Slavery
- 02: Help, Credit Card Minimum Payments Aren’t Making a Dent
- 01: Who is Responsible for Your Misery Index?
June 2008 (34)
- 30: Winning the Daily Cash Flow Battle
- 29: Sunday Conversation #7 with Frugal Dad
- 28: Weekly Roundup - Sprained Ankle Follow Up Edition
- 27: Build a Home Gym for Less than $200
- 26: The Physical Side Effects of Debt
- 25: How We Spent Our Economic Stimulus Check
- 24: Less than 200 Saving Days Until Christmas
- 23: Cherry-Pick Coupons to Maximize Savings
- 22: Be a Blogger: Tools to Organize Ideas
- 21: Weekly Roundup: The ER Edition
- 20: Creating a Habit of Frugal Living
- 19: Charity for Debt: Will Volunteer for Debt Freedom
- 18: Ask the Reader: Is Sneaking Candy into a Movie Theater Frugal or Cheap?
- 17: Oil Company “Windfall Profits” - The New Political Catch-Phrase
- 17: A Letter from Twenty Years into the Future
- 16: Summer Jobs for Teens are Hard to Find
- 16: 75 Money Saving Tips to Survive a Down Economy
- 15: Sunday Conversation #6 with Frugal Dad
- 14: Weekly Roundup: Life Skills Edition
- 13: How to Dispute a Credit Card Purchase
- 12: Spousal IRA a Savings Option for Stay At Home Moms
- 11: If I Only Had A Financial Mulligan: The 50 Percent Savings Plan
- 10: Forget Presents, We Want 529 College Savings Plan Contributions
- 09: Live Frugal, but Stop to Smell the Roses
- 08: Sunday Conversation #5 with Frugal Dad
- 07: Weekly Roundup: Who Turned Up the Heat Edition
- 06: 64th Anniversary of D-Day: Stop What You are Doing and Give Thanks
- 06: Lending Money to Friends and Family
- 05: Tips for Furnishing Your First Place
- 04: Feeling Nickel and Dimed? Put a Cap on Monthly Expenses
- 03: May 2008 - That’s a Wrap
- 03: The One-Month Water Project
- 02: Used Car Buying Guide for Teenagers
- 01: Sunday Conversation #4 with Frugal Dad
May 2008 (33)
- 31: Weekly Roundup: All-Star Celebration Edition
- 30: Community Discussion: New Home or Remodel?
- 29: The Dave Ramsey Baby Steps: Everybody’s a Critic
- 28: ABC Primetime Show Seeking Coupon Families
- 28: Kroger Grocery Store Fuel Discount: The Most Expensive Two Dollars I’ve Ever Saved
- 27: How Much Cash Should I Carry?
- 25: Is Recession Preparing a New Breed of Survivalist?
- 25: Sunday Conversation #3 with Frugal Dad
- 24: Weekly Roundup: Memorial Day Edition
- 23: 10 Simple Ways to Save Money on Summertime Utilities
- 22: Keeping Up With the Joneses - All About Appearances
- 21: How to Get Out of Credit Card Debt, and Stay Out
- 20: DIY Project 2: How to Unclog an Air Conditioner Drain
- 19: Six Painless Steps to Reduce Monthly Expenses by $130
- 18: Sunday Conversation #2 with Frugal Dad
- 17: Weekly Roundup: Not Enough Hours in the Day Edition
- 16: Frugal Dad Now Also Writing at Wise Bread
- 15: Create a Freedom Chart to Map Early Retirement
- 14: Maxed Out: Old Gas Pumps Finally Hit Limit
- 13: The Need for a Local Emergency Savings Fund
- 12: Three Keys to Finding True Happiness
- 11: Sunday Conversation #1 with Frugal Dad
- 10: Weekly Roundup: Pollen Allergies Edition
- 09: Anniversary Gift Idea - Recreate Your First Date
- 08: The Soggy Hotdog: A Personal Finance Wakeup Call
- 07: Gauging the Health of a Prospective Employer
- 06: Five Craziest Things I Have Done to Save Money
- 05: Second Stimulus Check Coming?
- 04: How to Write for the Web
- 03: ProFlowers: An Inexpensive Gift Idea for Mother’s Day
- 03: Weekly Roundup: April 2008 Review Edition
- 02: Twelve Reasons to Turn off the Television
- 01: Attention Newlyweds: Rent a House
April 2008 (35)
- 30: Should I Stop 401(k) Contributions to Pay Off Debt?
- 29: Why Do You Go to Work?
- 28: Product Review: The Money Mammals
- 28: Save It for a Sunny Day
- 27: Be a Blogger: When Inspiration Hits
- 26: Weekly Roundup: Economic Stimulus - Early Payments Edition
- 25: Credit Cards Target College Students on Campus
- 24: Do You Pay Your Kids an Allowance?
- 23: Nintendo Wii: A Lesson in Delayed Gratification
- 22: Welcome MSN Readers!
- 22: 12 Household Uses for Empty Plastic Containers
- 21: Money Lessons Learned By Square Foot Gardening
- 20: Ultimate Cheapskate Giveaway - We Have a Winner!
- 19: Weekly Roundup: Ultimate Cheapskate Reminder
- 18: A Ten-Year Anniversary Tribute to Frugal Mom
- 17: ING Direct Review - The Orange Savings Account
- 16: The Power of Contentment
- 15: Festival of Frugality - Tax Day Edition is Up
- 15: Yesterday I Became a Bicycle Commuter
- 14: Language of the Perpetual Poor
- 13: The Ultimate Cheapskate’s Road Map to True Riches Giveaway
- 12: Weekly Roundup: State Park Wi-Fi Edition
- 11: How to Teach Compounding Interest to Kids
- 10: How to Survive a Company Layoff
- 09: Buying a New Car to Save on Gas Mileage
- 08: Free Film Developing at Walgreens, April 9th
- 08: Credit Card Arbitrage Not Worth the Risk
- 07: Are Parents to Blame for Financial Problems?
- 06: Weekly Roundup: Garden Update Edition
- 05: Greyhound Offers Cheaper, Comfortable Alternative to Air Travel
- 04: Five Cures for Writer’s Block
- 03: Card Issuers Cut Limits, Lowering FICO Scores
- 02: The Ultimate Frugal Weekend: A 48-Hour Spending Fast
- 01: March in Review and a Festival Announcement
- 01: Are Student Loans the Source of the Next Financial Meltdown?
March 2008 (35)
- 31: Five Little-Known Uses for a Pile of Sawdust
- 31: Forget Lattes - The Cheeseburger Factor is Biggest Threat to Wealth
- 30: Weekly Roundup and “Ask the Reader” Results
- 29: Ask the Readers: Posting Frequency - To Change or Not to Change?
- 28: Selecting a Blog Host
- 27: There Are No Financial Cinderellas
- 26: The Difference in Being Frugal, and Being Cheap
- 25: Oprah’s Big Give is a Big Disappointment
- 24: Carnival of Debt Reduction #132
- 24: Frugal Family Activities for a Spring Break Vacation at Home
- 23: Weekly Roundup: Easter Egg Edition
- 22: Book Review: Kiss the Rat Race Good-Bye
- 21: DIY Plumbing Repair: Now I Know Why Plumbers Are So Well-Paid
- 20: Be a Blogger: Lessons Learned From a Traffic Surge
- 20: Lessons Learned from Living Ten Years on One Income
- 19: Welcome LifeHacker Readers and Del.icio.us Followers
- 19: Is It Easier to Lose Weight or Pay Down Debt?
- 18: Collecting Debt “Snowflakes” in Second Checking Account
- 17: I Used to Be an Emotional Shopper
- 16: Weekly Roundup: First Garden Sprouts Edition
- 15: Book Review: Generation Debt
- 14: Gas Prices are Still (Relatively) Cheap
- 13: Be a Blogger: What’s In a Name?
- 12: Learn and Earn: Paying for Grades Sets Bad Precedence
- 11: Use Social Security Statement to Determine Lifetime Earnings
- 10: A Weekend of House Hunting Yields a Couple Leads
- 09: Weekly Roundup: Flu of 2008 Edition
- 08: Book Review: Getting a Life
- 06: The Carnival of Everything Finance is Up
- 06: Prepare Your Home for Summer Energy Savings
- 05: Be a Blogger: Set Your Post Frequency
- 04: An Unusual Goal: A Thin Wallet
- 03: Square Foot Gardening, a How To
- 02: Weekly Roundup: Frugal Gardening Edition
- 01: Book Review: The Lies About Money
February 2008 (30)
- 29: IRS Economic Stimulus Payment Notices in the Mail
- 28: Books and Movies that Fire Me Up, Financially
- 27: Tips for a Successful Yard Sale
- 26: Be a Blogger: Identify Your Target Audience
- 25: Who is Making Your Lunch Today?
- 24: Weekly Roundup: Slimming Down Edition
- 23: Book Review: The Maui Millionaires
- 22: Resisting Financial Peer Pressure
- 21: Teach Your Kids About Money With Only 4 Quarters
- 20: So You Want to Be a Blogger
- 19: How to Become a Better Finisher
- 18: Do You Want Cash Back? Are You Sure?
- 17: Weekend Wrapup: Spring Cleaning Edition
- 16: Book Review: The Total Money Makeover
- 15: How I’ve Survived Without the Help of Wii, Ipod or TomTom
- 14: The Million Mile Pickup Truck
- 13: Reluctance to Use Emergency Funds
- 12: Festival of Frugality #112 is Up
- 12: The Restaurant Survival Guide
- 11: Five Excuses for Not Calling in Sick
- 10: The Best Things In Life Really Are Free
- 08: 20 Money-Saving Tips for the Grocery Store
- 07: Riding My Bike to Work to Save Money and Lose Weight
- 06: The Frugal Home Mortgage Calculator
- 05: Accepting Counter Offer Can Be Risky Move
- 04: Goodbye Expanded Cable TV: What Will I Miss Most
- 04: Monopoly Electronic Banking Edition Reinforces a Culture of Debt
- 03: How to Satisfy a Reading Hobby on a Tight Budget
- 02: Book Review: The Money Trap
- 01: Planning a Frugal Family Fun Night
January 2008 (41)
- 31: How to Implement an Envelope Budgeting System
- 30: Frugal Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
- 30: 7-Day Turnaround: That’s a Wrap
- 29: HSBC Direct Lowers My Interest Rate in Response to Fed Rate Cut
- 29: Deconstructing Abraham Lincoln’s Letter to Lazy Stepbrother
- 29: The 7-Day Turnaround, Day 7: Invest For An Early Retirement
- 29: Festival of Frugality
- 28: Frugal Living Leads to Weight Loss
- 28: The 7-Day Turnaround, Day 6: Give the Gift of Education
- 27: The One Hundred Fifty Dollar Coin Wallet
- 26: Book Review: Your Money or Your Life
- 25: What To Do if Your Credit Card is Stolen
- 25: The 7-Day Turnaround, Day 5: Start Saving for Retirement
- 24: The 7-Day Turnaround, Day 4: Slash Your Expenses
- 23: The 7-Day Turnaround, Day 3: Cut Up Those Credit Cards
- 22: Surviving a Recession
- 22: The 7-Day Turnaround, Day 2: Build an Emergency Fund, Quickly
- 21: The 7-Day Turnaround, Day 1: Take an Inventory of Your Finances
- 20: Tax Rebate Money Could Be Better Spent
- 19: Buying Bulk Items Not Always Cheaper
- 17: Are Tax Rebate Checks Coming Soon
- 17: What Are Your Searching For
- 17: The Upside Down Car Loan: How to Get Out
- 16: Frugal Dad is Back Online!
- 15: Have You Outgrown Your Dreams
- 14: Book Review: Stay Mad for Life
- 14: Tips for Continuing Education via Online Degree Programs
- 13: Helping Your Teenager Become a Millionaire
- 12: How Much Free Money Would You Stop to Pick Up
- 11: Cover Story: How to Make a Million
- 11: Murphy Strikes Again, Twice
- 10: Living Frugally in an Unfrugal World
- 10: Hyperbolic Discounting: Trading Tomorrow for Today
- 09: You Might Be Living Frugally If…
- 08: Closing Paid Off Credit Card Accounts
- 07: Blog Building Roundup
- 07: Unique Tips for Selling on Ebay
- 06: Our Constant Search for Bigger and Better
- 05: An Unexpected Hit from the Orthodontist
- 04: FICO Gets a Facelift, Still Ugly
- 03: Can Frugality Be Harmful to Your Health
December 2007 (3)
- 31: Think Annual Expenses When Creating Budget
- 30: Adopting the “Scared Straight” Snowball
- 29: Make Investing for Kids a Teachable Moment
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