What to Buy In January – By TipHero.com

With all the major winter holidays over, January can be a great month to save on a wide arrange of items. A common shopping to-do this time of year amongst frugal shoppers is Christmas décor, which can be found just about anywhere with heavily slashed prices. Try to search for the stores that stocked up on things like toys, bedding and electronics over the holidays because you’ll find some spectacular deals as they need to clear shelf space for 2011’s new products!

7 Frugal Life Skills to “Do It Yourself” and Save Money – By Heather Levin

For those looking to learn new life skills in 2011, check out this article by Heather Levin.  The more you can learn to do yourself in life, the more financially empowered you’ll become.

50 Ways to Save $1,000 a Year – By Fox of Squakfox.com

This article provides 50 fairly simple solutions to helping you save over $1000 dollars a year.   Highlight 12/24 tips you can apply to your own life and organize them into a weekly/monthly task list and let the money saving begin!

Black Friday marks the official start of the Christmas shopping season. According to Wikipedia, the term dates back to 1966; however, has become common since 2000. Over the last decade many have become skeptical of Black Friday and the supposed deals that are offered by retailers, leading many to ask if Black Friday is truly the best time to shop for holiday gifts or merely an advertising campaign aimed at getting people through the doors.

“I love Black Friday shopping,” says Jennie Sanford of Bargain Blessings. “But it is important

Watch NFL Football and More Live Online and For Free – By ATDHE

With atdhe.net, there is no longer any need to buy expensive cable/satellite sports packages just to see your team play.  This site lets you stream pretty much any major sporting event or television show live from your computer absolutely free.  Simply buy the cable so you

The Best Times to Buy Anything, All Year Round – By Kevin Purdy and Jason Fitzpatrick

As many of us are aware, it is best to buy items when they are not in season or during peak times.  The writers of this article have searched long and hard and have come up with this list of common items and the best months to buy them.

73 Great Debt Elimination Tips – Zen Habits

There isn’t always just one clear path to getting out of debt, but the journey requires creativity, hard work and resolve. This article features a list of

Don’t let a low bank account get you down this Father’s Day. There are plenty of thoughtful gift alternatives that can show dad you care without spending a lot of money. The good thing about holidays such as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is that the quality of the gift comes more from the amount of thought you put into it rather than the amount of money you spend.

One of the best ways to make dad feel loved and appreciated is to think about what he likes to do with his free time then find a way to either enjoy it with him or give a gift that will help him enjoy his free time more. Be creative. If you don’t have money to purchase dad tickets to a sporting event, spend a couple hours bargain shopping for sports clothing and memorabilia. If you can’t afford that new tech toy dad’s been talking about, purchase him a subscription to a gadget magazine, or buy him an accessory to one of his current toys instead.

The most important thing to remember is that the best gift decision comes from within, only you have the power to make it

Anyone that has experienced the preparations required for prom, or any other elegant event, knows that the related costs can be quite high. Prom season is a time when teenagers are full of excitement, while their parents minds are preoccupied with calculating the financial burden involved. Clothing, accessories, grooming and transportation costs can really add up unless you stay both informed and open minded. When planning out your prom to-do list, challenge yourself to think outside-the-box.