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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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