The Frugal Duchess: Recovering My Frugal Groove

S ummer is a great time for physical fitness, and I am lifting weights twice a week. But beyond the beach-ready body, we should also think ...

I t's possible to make or save money by just opening the mail. Bills, pay stub statements and even junk mail can be a source of savings...

M onetary hits have limits and a language of loss. But there are few words to express bankruptcies and losses of the heart. Therefore, clich...

Y ou could fill a vault with the things men and women don’t know about their and the spouse’s money. That's the word from the folks at M...

Grounded by delays or missed connections, it’s common to spend hours waiting for a flight at an airport. But when boredom arrives at the gat...

I nstead of giving our dads new gadgets for Father's Day, we can provide our services as gadget masters and computer programmers, accord...

M ovie theaters, dry cleaners and mascara can tell us a lot about the economy, according to Kiplinger.com , which has put together a funny l...

M y children appreciate the added flavor in organic fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Unfortunately, organic products, which are grown...

A family from Copake Falls, NY lived in their car for two months and 11 days. Both parents were employed, but became homeless when their l...

I recently had the pleasure of appearing on ABC News Now to chat about the subject of children and money. The topic was prompted by this p...

A t work, parties or other formal occasions, wardrobe malfunctions can be expensive. Sudden downpours, popped buttons and scuffed shoes can...

" K iplinger’s Personal Finance has named its 10 Best Cities of 2009 , selecting areas offering solid employment opportunities and the...

E xtortion or an incentive plan? If a child asks for a reward for good grades is that extortion? If a parent pays a cash bonus for each ...

C onsumer Reports recommends the following strategies for spending less while eating out: "Look for bargains on the menu . CR found: bu...

* Editor's Note: Please Note The Date Change A BC News Now has invited me to appear as a guest on Thursday, June 4, between 4 p.m. and ...

C onsignment stores offer value and selection. That's what my sister Debra discovered after she complained about the cost of maternity ...

This piece offers some solid tips about avoiding lending scams: "Challenging economic times, declining home values and skyrocketing for...

D inner parties and potluck meals provide inexpensive options for celebrating special occasions. And you don't have to sacrifice eleganc...

A friend of mine keeps a stash of vases -- pretty, but cheap vases from thrift stores and yard sales -- and uses them to deliver flowers...

S tash away all $5 bills. Keep piggy banks around the house. Save money in soda bottles. Those are three of the 10 creative savings tips fro...