Why do frugality tips suck so badly?

I was browsing the Bargaineering Forums and came across a question from Green Panda about Ramit’s new venture, The Scrooge Strategy. I doubt I’ll sign up for it — $2 or so per e-mail is a bit pricey for this kind of thing — but the selling page had some gems.  He has two screenshots … Read more

Frugality is the fastest way to a better bottom line

It shouldn’t be the only way you’re improving your bottom line, but it does give results, fast. Frugal Dad is concerned that frugal people spend too much time being frugal.  And that may well be true:  For someone who already has their finances under good control, some money-saving activities are simply too little payback for … Read more

Become your own change

Larry Winget, in his new book People Are Idiots and I Can Prove It! said that the easiest action plan of all is to do this: Do anything that’s different from the way you have been doing it. If things are not going the way you want, heading in a different direction can’t hurt.  I … Read more

Circuit City could provide some resale opportunities

Circuit City is preparing to close its 567 remaining stores as efforts to find a buyer have failed.  Liquidation of the remaining inventory will be part of this closure. Like most other things in business, a problem for one person is an opportunity for another.  All-sales-final, everything-must-go sales can bring monster deals for entrepreneurs.  I’ve … Read more