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Frugal, penny-pincher, or just plain cheap. We all know someone who takes dollar-stretching to the max, or maybe that person is even you.
For me, the scariest thing about Halloween is something I read in the paper the other day. This year, Americans who celebrate Halloween will spend an average of $80 per person on costumes, decorations, treats and such. That makes Halloween an $8 billion a year holiday, second only to Christmas when…
I confess: I'm a lifelong cat lover. But first and foremost I'm an animal lover. So, this month I'm happy to remind you that October is National Adopt-a-Dog Month, just as back in June I encouraged readers to consider welcoming a needy feline into their homes during National Adopt-a-Cat Month. I…
It's true what they say: Bad habits are hard to break. But the good news is that breaking many bad habits will not only make you happier, and maybe healthier, but richer too.
I call it "bill creep." Most of us have experienced it. It starts with the bills you pay automatically, every month, without really taking the time to examine each and every one. Then one month you take a closer look at them, and you realize two things. First, the amount you're paying now is a lot…
Today's a big day for me and all of my frugal friends in the Savings Challenge group here at AARP.org. In fact, it's even more exciting for a cheapskate like me than triple-coupon day at the supermarket!
Hands down, the best $25 I've ever spent: AARP's Life@50+ National Event. That's the price of admission for the entire three day event ($35 for non-members), and you easily get 10 times that amount in return value in the form of world class entertainment, cutting edge information, and schwag ...…
What do you do to help your grandchildren who are in college?
With Labor Day behind us, you're probably thinking about putting away the outdoor grill for the summer and wondering what to do with that half empty bag of charcoal left over from the grilling season. Well whatever you do, don't throw it away!
"You can't get anything repaired anymore."