Posts Tagged ‘Saving’

Where would we be if we lived like our grandparents?

Growing up, almost everyone experienced the frugality of their grandparents. Without even knowing it, some grandparents are strict students of tightwaddery, saving pennies anywhere they can, and clipping coupons. But what if we all spent money like our grandparents?
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To quote Mr. Franklin, it’s all about saving the, er, Benjamins.

Heard any good quotes about money lately? Check out these 64 famous money quotes compiled by WISEBREAD. Some funny, some serious, some ridiculous. From Paris Hilton (not so, um, inspiring) to Dickens and Einstein (we’ll take their advice any day).
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DVR alert: Fun show’s making personal finance must-save TV.

Who says TV’s rotting (or robbing) your brain? On Friday night (May 29) at 9 p.m. ET, the folks at ABC are taking everyday personal finance and transforming it into family TV night on the couch . A new program called “UN-BROKE: What
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Swapping: the new shopping?

Remember the days of the middle school cafeteria swap? A chocolate pudding for a fruit roll-up? PB & J for ham and cheese? These days, grown-ups are getting into the action by swapping clothing, DVD’s, books – even plants
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Clean out your house (not your wallet).

Spring has sprung. Two months ago, in fact. We’re thinking some of you were a little late jumping on the spring cleaning train (cause we were). No worries – we think Stacy’s 7 ways to spring clean for less will make you think twice
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