This is for the frugal romantic. Last Valentine's Day I had $8. I went to the local grocery store and bought gladiolas (the cheapest flowers I could find - but very beautiful). I cut red tissue paper into hearts. I also bought strawberries and grapes. I got out all the photos of the two of us and taped them to the wall in a trail leading to the bathroom....

Not too long ago they had $30,000 in credit-card debts. This month they paid off the last remaining balance. But, how did they do it? Cara and Michael's story is an inspiration for anyone trying to get out of debt. Recently, Cara shared their experience. We began by discussing how they started. "Stop spending. We just said, OK, no more. We won't...

My husband has been out of work for 5 months. His income was double what I currently bring in. Needless to say, my checks and the unemployment insurance are not paying the bills. I am starting to panic because bill collectors are calling daily. I am making sure that my house payment, utilities, and car insurance are paid, but everything else is getting...

I make a decent amount of money, however, I can't seem to keep it for more than a few hours.  I end up spending my entire paycheck within the first day I have it. I am trying to find a support group, but am having no luck. I know I have a problem and I can't continue to live like this. Donna My Dad used to call it 'letting money burn a hole in...

When I was a boy one local department store had a jingle that featured the repeated chorus of "low overhead, low overhead". They claimed to offer lower prices because they kept their 'overhead' down. If they spent less on rent and other fixed expenses they could make a reasonable profit at a lower price. I was too young to remember which store...

The average family will spend about $3,000 on food and lodging for a two-week vacation. Transportation makes the total even higher. Is there a way to cut those costs a little without spoiling the trip? Sure! In fact, some money-saving ideas will actually help you have a more enjoyable trip. Some of your best opportunities to save happen before you...

"My husband and I currently have $11,500 in a savings account in a credit union earning 1% interest with no minimum balance restrictions. Our income was unsteady so we liked the flexibility of this account. We have stable income now and are looking at the money market account program. The bank thinks we should switch as it would earn us 1.25% with...