Monthly Archive "January2009"
Is Being a Frugalista the New Diva?
Yipee! I got an awesome shout out from Geneva B., who wrote about the frugalista philosophy at nowpublic.com. Please check out Ms. B’s style. She makes really good points and it’s nice to hear from a fresh and enthusiastic perspective.
How to Repair Your Credit
Hello! It’s a New Year and time to do some new things! In today’s shambled economy, having good credit is paramount. You need good credit to get a better car or mortgage loan. You need good credit to get decent rates on your credit cards. You need credit to rent a car. In some instances, [...]
The Ultimate Cheapskate
Roy Haynes says he’s a major cheapskate who "resists the call of the mall." I saw his ABC segment and I was flabbergasted. Haynes assembled a home gym out of discarded items. He really doesn’t work. He refurbishes and sells stuff he gathers along his journey. He splits his toilet paper. EWWWWW. He *GASP* refuses [...]
New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year! We’re here! Yay! My 2008 was kind of great. I started the blog, got national press, paid down some bills. I’m looking forward to what 2009 will bring! Here are my New Year’s Resolutions: 1) Get more tech-savvy! I know my way around a computer but I want to learn more about [...]
