frugality

When the Poverty Mindset Threatens Family and Fun

Here’s a case study to think about: A member of my family has large retirement funds and savings accounts, a good income, no mortgage, and no other debt. She does not buy the top of the line in anything and is as frugal as they come. She buys very little that isn’t necessary and gets [...]

Week in Review Financial Reading

Weekend reading is a round-up of personal finance and money related stories that caught the eye of our forum members this week:

Circuit City to liquidate remaining U.S. stores
Congress considers ‘cash for clunkers’ proposal
This is why you continue to get those Nigerian scam emails
Chef Amanda Freitag Tries To Prep Family-Friendly Dinner On [...]

Weekend Financial Reading Update

Weekend reading is a round-up of personal finance and money related stories that caught the eye of our forum members this week:

WSJ Tries Blaming Economic Woes on People Being Frugal
Porn industry seeks federal bailout
If You Don’t Need It, It’s Not A Bargain At All
Lenders digging up more than your credit score [...]