I am working on a post about having a low- or no-cost holiday and I stumbled upon a brilliant little tool from NewDream.org called the Wallet Buddy. What gives? … [Read more...]
A Million Reasons to Be Thankful
November 21, 2007 By
Thanksgiving may just be my favorite holiday. I can't think of a better reason to take a day off than to be grateful for what we have. That is what Thanksgiving is for, isn't it? … [Read more...]
And the Winner of the Obnoxiously Early Holiday Advertising Award Goes To…
November 12, 2007 By
I wasn’t going to write another whiny blog post lamenting our conspicuous consumption in the name of holiday cheer. I really thought I could avoid it this year. I was wrong. It’s not even Thanksgiving and already holiday-themed commercials have … [Read more...]
eBay Has Lost My Business
November 5, 2007 By
I used to love eBay. I bought stuff for cheap and I sold crap I didn't need. No longer… … [Read more...]
31 Days of Saving
August 29, 2007 By
Whether you want to start saving, add to existing reserves, or beef up an already brawny bank account, here are 31 savings tips to give you a month of tightwad tactics. … [Read more...]
Strategic Spending: The “Fruitful or Frivolous” Test
April 3, 2007 By
Overspenders and cheapskates have the same problem. They can’t make strategic spending decisions. Can you? … [Read more...]
Your Wallet’s No 1 Enemy: Envy
March 11, 2007 By
I’ve got some good news – and some bad – about your money and your happiness. Before we get into it, think about what you spend your money on. Not your bills, but the things you choose to purchase for yourself. Now think about why you buy what … [Read more...]
Buy Nothing Year: Could You Do It?
February 19, 2007 By
Could you buy nothing for an entire year? Each year AdBusters promotes Buy Nothing Day on the day after Thanksgiving to raise awareness about wasteful consumer habits. But what about a Buy Nothing Year? That’s exactly what this group has pledged to … [Read more...]
The Young Tightwad’s Guide to Holiday Tipping
December 1, 2006 By
‘Tis the season to be tipping, and that includes waiters, barbers, stylists, cab drivers, bartenders, baristas, doormen, valets and, sigh, the list goes on and on. “But wait! I’m stringy”, you say. “Scrooge hardly tipped, why-oh-why, should … [Read more...]
Creative Yankee Swap Gift Ideas
November 16, 2006 By
Looking for some creative Yankee swap gift ideas or secret Santa gift ideas that will help you stick to your holiday budget this Christmas? Here are four great Yankee swap/secret Santa gift ideas that are easy on your budget and are sure to please … [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. 