In the last 15 years, Suzanne Agasi has bought a grand total of two pairs of jeans—and she loves jeans. Most of Agasi’s wardrobe comes free of charge from clothing swaps she’s helped organize as the founder of Clothing Swap.
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It’s a Deal: Virgin America Flights from $39
Virgin America has sale fares starting at $39 each way on routes such as San Francisco to Las Vegas and $99 on routes such as Boston to Los Angeles. Tickets must be purchased by September 21. More details here.
Recession’s Next Victim: Celeb Fashion Lines
Turns out that celebrities, while possibly good at singing and entertaining—or possibly good simply at being famous—aren’t naturals with needle, thread, and design. Who would have guessed?
How to Get Out of a Speeding Ticket: Wear a Monkey Mask
Who out there is brave enough to take on the forces of Arizona Department of Public Safety’s highway speed cameras? It’s the Masked Speeder, that’s who.
A Dog’s Life Is Pretty Good During the Recession
No need to worry about pets—they’re riding out the economic crisis in style. The latest sign that pets are faring well is the introduction of a new magazine that’s all about dogs from Cesar Millan, a trainer known as the “Dog Whisperer.”
Credit Scores: Myths Busted, But the System Still Doesn’t Make Sense
Lenders use credit scores to instantaneously evaluate what sort of loan, if any, should be approved for an applicant hoping to buy a car or home or simply get a new credit card. There are tons of misunderstandings as to what makes a good or bad credit score.
Two-Foot-Long Receipts: Love the Coupons, Hate the Waste
You pick up a few items at the supermarket or pharmacy, and what comes out of the register? A receipt that curls and streams out to a yard or so in length. There has to be a better way, no?
What Will a Cheapskate Spend Good Money On? With Author Lauren Weber
Even a cheapskate has to spend money sometimes. I’ve asked various frugal folks—bloggers, writers, money-saving and consumer experts—to compile personal, totally subjective lists of the products, services, experiences, and other “things” they’re willing to shell out good money on. Because sometimes spending more is smarter, and if a …
Should Food Cost More Money?
As the argument goes, cheap, processed, mass-produced food is bad for your health, and bad for society. But at a time when people are trying to spend less on everything, paying more for anything (even healthy food) is a hard sell. Should the food we eat be better quality, and cost more? If so, who decides, and who should pay for it?
Tightie Whities, the Recession, and You
Other than the obvious hygienic positive for society, there is a reason we all should be hoping that men are wearing clean, new underwear. Sales of boxers, briefs, and boxer-briefs are excellent indicators of how the economy is faring. When times are good, sales are good, increasing slightly over time. But as the economy struggles, sales …
Cheapskate Wisdom from … the Cash for Clunkers Experience
“If you give someone a free shopping certificate, they will spend it.”—Citigroup economist Steven Wieting, quoted in a WSJ story.
The Un-COLA: No Increase in Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment
Inflation has been negative this year. And since the Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, is pegged to the inflation rate, it is expected that there will be no COLA increase this year for those on Social Security. It’s the first time in more than 30 years that Social Security checks will stay put.