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Unlike a lot of folks, I've never considered shopping to be fun or a form of entertainment. I guess that's because I was born with the cheapskate gene, and it's rumored to take the jaws-of-life to get my wallet out of my back pocket.
Gardening is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and - depending on what you grow - maybe even save on your grocery bill. But what if your green thumb is bigger than the space you have available to plant the garden of your dreams this summer? Consider these options for getting a…
Memorial Day: The official kickoff of summer. Although the picnic lunch my wife and I will be packing to enjoy after watching the local parade is definitely going to have a St. Patrick's Day flavor to it.
Once or twice a year for the past four years I've had the pleasure of hosting an online "Savings Challenge" here on the AARP website. Members of the Savings Challenge group - now more than 5,000 strong - compete in weekly challenges throughout the month-long contest, and then three overall winners…
Growing up 40 years ago, one of my favorite pastimes was playing The Game of Life, the classic Milton Bradley board game that takes players through their simulated lives - from college to retirement - with make believe jobs, families, and other life-changers all along the way. It was always a lot…
Call me "old fashioned," or just "cheap." But there's definitely a wonderful connection between many old-school ways and frugality, even for those of us who didn't learn that by living through the Great Depression.
I've always traveled a lot, and I suppose the odds are that when you travel frequently enough, eventually you'll bump up against some people who'd like to separate you from your traveling money and other valuables. No, I'm not talking about sales people at roadside tourist traps like Big Ralph's…
I'm one of those kind of people who actually enjoys spring cleaning. Sure, part of it is that it's refreshing to change things up around the house, and start to be able to once again make use of outside spaces like decks and patios.
Springtime is gardening time, and here's a clever garden-themed repurposing tip: Bake cute, individual servings of fresh bread in clay flowerpots, like those pictured here.
For my book The Cheapskate Next Door, I surveyed hundreds of proud "cheapskates" about - among other things - the oldest piece of clothing they own and at least occasionally still wear. The answer, on average, was one or more apparel items dating back roughly to the time when Jimmy Carter was…