Few parts of your car are as important to safety, comfort, and fuel economy as your tires, which should be replaced approximately every 50,000 miles, 5 years, or when they begin to show excessive wear. But with new tires running between $60-$200 each … [Read more...]
The Simple Wallet: Four Cards and Four Bills
May 12, 2008 By
Remember the Seinfeld episode when George complains of back pain only to learn it’s his brick-size wallet in his back pocket causing the problem? Someday, I hope to have the ultimate simple wallet. What would be in there? … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money on Rental Cars
April 28, 2008 By
While frugal air travel tips abound, info on saving money on car rentals is scarce. That’s too bad, as car rental can be the most confusing part of traveling. Online quotes do not include multiple taxes, fees, and surcharges, and the rental … [Read more...]
Travel Europe (and Beyond), Cheap
April 22, 2008 By
This guest post on frugal European travel is written by my friend Rick, who has been living in Italy for over a year on a shoestring budget. You can read more about his adventures at his blog: Over a Bottle. Photo by dachalan.The falling dollar … [Read more...]
An Expensive Mistake: How I Overslept and Missed My Flight
April 18, 2008 By
It’s been quiet around the blog this week because I’ve been traveling. I’m becoming a pretty seasoned business traveler. I rarely check my bags, I know how to get free first class upgrades, and I have no sympathy for you if you don’t have … [Read more...]
15 Free Things to do When You’re Trying to Save Money
April 10, 2008 By
The following is a guest post by Heather Johnson, a freelance writer and contributor to Credit Card Lowdown. Heather invites your comments and freelancing job opportunities at her email address: [email protected] Want to write for Money … [Read more...]
The Annual Cost of Pet Ownership: Can You Afford a Furry Friend?
April 3, 2008 By
My friend Dan has always been an animal lover. He grew up with two dogs and three cats, and he always talked about owning his own pets. When he bought a condo last year, Dan immediately went out and adopted two kittens. The other day, Dan remarked … [Read more...]
$10 Bus Fares: Frugal or Frightening?
March 28, 2008 By
An axel falls off. A bus catches fire. Scary as hell? Or just par for the course when you get a New York to Boston fare for just $10? How much are you willing to risk to get a really, really cheap ticket? When I lived in New York, I was a … [Read more...]
The Top 10 Reasons You’ll Spend Too Much This Weekend
March 7, 2008 By
Come Friday night, whether you hit the town with friends or do dinner and a movie with your sweetie, weekends take a toll on your wallet. Here are 10 major money-sucks and what you can do about them. … [Read more...]
Alternatives to Store-Bought Christmas Presents
November 30, 2007 By
Yesterday I saw a holiday catalog from Hammacher-Schlemmer, which would more appropriately be titled: “Overpriced crap you will never, ever, ever need.” So today I went looking for ways to partake in the spirit of giving without wasting dollars … [Read more...]
I'm David Weliver. At 26, I had NO savings and NO financial plan. I was maxed out, stressed out, and fed up. Then, I changed. I repaid $80k of debt, tripled my income, and bought a home. I'll show you how to get similar results. 