wedding

I Got Married on a Unicorn, and Other Tips for Having a Cheap Amazing Wedding Covered by the New York Times

I’m not going to say how much my wedding cost because that’s not classy or whatever, but I will say this: It was half what ever your wedding cost, and this is how I did it.
Jessica Delfino in
Fun, wedding, marriage, unicorns, DIY, budgets, budgeting, getting hitched on a budget, the new york times

Apr 18, 2013 at 2:00pm | 334 comments

thrifting

The Good Eye: How To Score Big At Flea Markets And Thrift Stores (Without Exhausting Yourself)

To keep myself on the straight and narrow, and to ensure ongoing success at thrift stores and flea markets wherever I go, I now follow these basic rules.
Meghan Moreland in
DIY, thrifting, thriftiness, budget shopping, budgeting

Feb 11, 2013 at 11:30am | 41 comments

budgeting

I'm Saving for the Future Even Though I'm 90% Sure We're Heading for an Apocalypse

Part of being A Real Adult is working out how to use your savings account, even if you're laughably bad at the process.
Kate Conway in
Issues, budgeting, iras, money, neglecting my 401k, savings, what is an ira anyway

Nov 6, 2012 at 11:00am | 59 comments

materialism

I Downsized My Whole Life To 100 Things

As long as the total is 100, it’s okay to lose one thing and gain another. If someone gives me a gift that I mean to keep, it must replace an existing item.
Courtney Carver as told to Jamie Joseph of LearnVest in
Relationships, materialism, budgeting, money, debt

Oct 31, 2012 at 5:00pm | 95 comments

budgeting

Real Life Hunger Games: I’m Feeding Three People for the Cost of an iPhone Family Plan

According to the USDA, a man, woman and 6-year-old child spend $476.30 on groceries -- on the “thrifty” plan. So at $129.99, I’ll be putting my unconventional money-saving philosophies to the test.
Rebecca Kelley in
Family Drama, budgeting, food, money

Jun 6, 2012 at 11:01am | 304 comments

budgeting

Broke & Happy: Why A Lot of Us Buy Whatever We Want

Who cares about not having a job as long as she can tweet about it from her brand new iPad? Am I right?
Daisy in
Issues, budgeting, i seriously kind of do think the world is about to end, indulgence, luxury, money

May 21, 2012 at 11:00am | 135 comments

budgeting

Toilet Paper Substitute, Shaving With Olive Oil, and More Tips for the Super Broke

I'm accustomed to the finer things in life, like wiping and meals, and I've found ways to survive despite having to pay for everything in change.
Sarah in
DIY, budgeting, frugality, money, the recession, toilet paper

Dec 13, 2011 at 10:00am | 0 comments