Confessions of the Meatball Guy Sep 13, 2007 – Yesterday I had one of those rare moments of self-awareness that clearly define who you are, without an ounce of ambiguity. It was a realization that the cheapness that I exude has, within... Read the rest
Clearance is My Middle Name Feb 15, 2007 – I had a friend many years ago named Clarence, and he was just about as cheap a bastard as me. So much so, I couldn't help but to call him... Read the rest
Writer's Journey: From TheShoestring to Generation Debt Mar 10, 2006 – Anya Kamenetz has published her first book, Generation Debt: Why Now is a Terrible Time to be Young (Riverhead Books, 2006) that explores the financial challenges faced by young Americans... Read the rest
Cabin Fever Relievers Mar 6, 2006 – Is the weather outside frightful? Are you stuck indoors for long periods of time in the mid-season hump of winter? Well, say au' voir to the winter blahs with these... Read the rest
Balance Your Budget Jan 19, 2006 – There is a lot of talk about balance these days. One area where balance is crucial is spending versus saving - and now is the perfect time to take stock.... Read the rest
New Year’s Resolution Solutions Jan 1, 2006 – Happy New Year! Once again, a new year has arrived - and with it a fresh new slate. For millions, it is a time to set resolutions and goals for... Read the rest
When Older is Better - and Cheaper! Dec 2, 2005 – With another birthday looming, I guess I qualify for the "remember the good ol' days" camp. It seems like things were simpler then and money stretched further. I'm sure my... Read the rest
The Art of Being a Cheapskate Oct 6, 2005 – It takes a discerning eye, a burning desire and a dash of chutzpah to be a bona-fide cheapskate. It takes guts to race someone to a particularly interesting pile of... Read the rest
Avoiding Pitfalls of the Scam Artist Oct 2, 2005 – You can find scam artists big and small every where you look in the world today. It may be a telemarketer offering you a trip that sounds too good to... Read the rest
Confessions Of A Cheapskate Sep 13, 2005 – I'm often called frugal or a penny-pincher. In fact, my self-appointed moniker at my website is "The Discount Diva." Saving money is a source of pride as well as a... Read the rest
Thankful For Less Jul 6, 2005 – The media bombards us with the imperative to buy. You must have the biggest, the most expensive, latest model in everything from home entertainment theatres to pricey vehicles. In today's... Read the rest
Doing Good Work, On A Shoestring Apr 24, 2005 – Every year for the past three years I've held an annual book/garage sale to raise money for various charities. My husband says I do this because I'm trying to buy... Read the rest
You Don't Need To Be Cheap To Be Frugal Jun 11, 2004 – Since childhood, I've been what my family calls "cheap." Half of whatever money I received as a gift went into the bank. My allowance was saved in an envelope in... Read the rest
The Cheapest President Oct 10, 2003 – Okay. We admit it. We're diehard Deaniacs. We just love Howard Dean. And not because he's a great speaker, or a brilliant statesman. No, not that. We love the fact... Read the rest
Feel Like A Million Dollars For Free Nov 29, 2002 – What was the last thing you bought? Whatever it was - food, clothes, a new car, accessories - chances are you bought it to feel good. Y es, your old... Read the rest
Frugal, Good - Cheap, Bad Nov 29, 2002 – There is a debate about the difference between cheap and frugal. The answer is quite simple. Frugal people are not afraid to spend money. They just insist on getting maximum... Read the rest
Confessions of a NY Times Crossword Addict Sep 26, 2002 – My boyfriend and I are totally, flat-out broke. Unfortunately we've lived the good life, which entails doing the New York Times morning crossword. Since I just write in the first... Read the rest
The Cheapest Bastard Sep 17, 2002 – As an old boss of mine used to say "you gotta have the money in the bank, Frank". He thought this was clever. He also thought my name was Frank... Read the rest
ABCs: The art of being cheap Sep 14, 2002 – As a theatre artist living in New York, it takes a great deal of prudence and inventiveness to make ends meet at the end of each month. With a limited... Read the rest
Keeping Fido fit and frugal Sep 10, 2002 – When I adopted my Basset Hound, Cricket, I was floored by how much veterinarians charge in New York City. Where my parents live in rural New Jersey an annual exam... Read the rest
Be poor - with style! Sep 6, 2002 – If you are new to New York City and broke, I can't give you any money but I can tell you this: So are the rest of us. We're not... Read the rest
