“Chicken broth is the frugal cook’s best friend.” That nugget of wisdom and others come up in a conversation with Lara Starr, a.k.a. the Frugal Foodie.
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Worst Stuff to Buy at BJ’s Club and Costco
Personal finance gurus Ken and Daria Dolan weigh in on what you really shouldn’t buy at warehouse clubs like BJ’s and Costco.
Does Anyone Need to Buy Cooking Mags Anymore?
There are thousands and thousands of recipes on the Internet, and they’re all available for free. So just how many recipes does one person really need?
Has the Recession Been a Curse or a Blessing?
The recession has been a major kick in the pants—but is that exactly what you needed? For folks who underwent big career shifts they were more or less forced to make, and who are happy about the changes, the answer is most definitely yes.
261 Freebies and Cheapskate Tips
It’s time for another roundup of money-saving lists, with places to eat for free, household items you can recycle lickety-split for cash, and some unusual schemes—like taking advantage of your local library’s lost and found to snag a free umbrella.
It’s a Deal: Free Breakfast at IKEA This Weekend
From Saturday, October 10, to Monday, October 12, nearly every IKEA store is giving out free breakfast to all shoppers. IKEA has announced lots of lower prices on shelving units, tables, chairs, curtain rods, and other items too. More details here.
Q&A: Money-Saving Tips from Eversave.com’s Chief Savings Officer
Chief Savings Officer. Who knew that such a job title existed? Every household—and every government office, for that matter—should have one or more of these people, whose job it is to see that money is saved whenever possible, and spent efficiently when purchases are necessary.
Mastering the McDonald’s Monopoly Game
The McDonald’s monopoly game starts up this week. If you’re going to play, why not play to win?
It’s a Deal: $800 Worth of Gift Cards and Services for $30
The best part: All of the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. The Big Bundle, as this special offer is being called, includes gift cards and certificates to vendors like Papa Johns and ShoeBuy.com, subscriptions to services such as Zagat.com, and discount coupons to retailers like The Gap and Nordstrom. The value totals just …
It’s a Deal: Two Kids Eat Free at Boston Market
Through October 31, two kids’ meals (for children up to age 14) will be given away free of charge for each adult purchase of $6 or more at Boston Market. No coupon necessary, but kids must be present to get the freebies. More details here.
Ten Ways the Mall Has Changed During the Recession
The shopping mall, that wonderfully iconic, most American of places, is changing, and the economic downturn bears a lot of the responsibility. Store names that were once ubiquitous have disappeared. Vacancy rates are seriously high. And just about everybody is discounting merchandise and looking for new ways to connect to consumers.
It’s a Deal: Free Coffee at Starbucks Now to October 5
From today, October 2, through October 5, if you go into a Starbucks and taste VIA, the company’s new instant coffee, you’ll get a free brewed coffee as thanks for your time. More details here.