MyPoints is a program that gives you points for doing various stuff online and allows you to redeem those points for gift certificates. I signed up about a month ago, and so far my experience has been good.
The point-earning opportunities are pretty simple. I get emails in my Inbox each day inviting me to look [...]

So I recently happened across this pretty neato BankRate.com article entitled Extreme savers share their secrets. I’m always interested in extreme savings strategies; some of the tips mentioned in the article are super-obvious Tightwad 101 material, but others are a bit more unique, and I learned a few new things. Here’s a brief rundown of [...]

So my recent post How to fly really cheap on Southwest was featured in the 122nd Festival of Frugality blog carnival. Thanks to the organizers of the carnival and to On Financial Success, which is hosting the carnival this time around. Blogmaster Aaron has written has written up a nice narrative introduction for all the [...]

So the Carnival of Personal Finance was nice enough to feature an article of mine (How to work at McDonald’s and retire rich) in their latest edition, which is hosted over at The Happy Rock. A big thanks to the organizers of the Carnival and to Happy Rock blogmaster Frank.
This time around, the Carnival features [...]

You may be aware that several websites sell magazine subscriptions at prices greatly reduced from those offered by the magazines themselves. Sites like MagsForLess.com and MagsDirect.com are, in fact, pretty darn cheap. For example, a yearlong subscription to Rolling Stone will run you $14.97 when purchased direct from Rolling Stone, but just $8.99 through MagsForLess.
However, [...]

In general, I don’t bother with using coupons. What?! you cry. And you dare call yourself a cheapskate?!
I find that it’s generally cheaper to buy store brand stuff than name brand stuff, with or without coupons. Now, there are people who successfully play games with double/triple coupons, and I’m certain this can be profitable, but [...]