The Frugal Free Gal

Pet owners can spend hundreds of dollars a year in vet costs. Depending upon the age and health of your pet, some of you might pay much more than that. But even though that expert assistance is well worth it, it is possible to save a few bucks (or a lot of bucks!) when it…

Have you ever noticed how expensive it can be to get pretty? Cosmetics are getting so pricey these days, as retailers cash in on women’s desire to look their best. A simple mascara or lipstick can cost you as much as $15 at a local drugstore, while department store cosmetic prices continue to soar into…

Spending money is easy. After all, there are opportunities to spend money all around us. But just as it’s easy to spend your hard-earned cash, it’s also easy to save it – on dinner, on lunches, on beauty products, on magazines. Here are five ways to save on each of those things … and it’s…

Should I Buy a Starter House or a House I Want to Live in Forever? If you’ve saved diligently and have enough money to cover a down payment, now may be one of the best times to buy a house that you’ll see in your lifetime. As you probably know, interest rates are low, and…

There are all sorts of ways to overspend when it comes to grocery shopping, which is kind of sad because groceries are expensive enough as it is. Luckily, there are plenty of tricks designed to help you beat the supermarket system and trim your weekly grocery budget. Below are five tips that will help you…

It is always amazing to see the talent and vision people possess. Women and mother’s in particular, as they seem to be taking the world  by storm as business owners and entrepreneurs these days. They tend to see potential in what others don’t, and then take something they like and turn it into a way…

Are you ready to save money this year? Check out these 6 ways to go frugal and save money. Get rid of your car. We are proud to be owners of both of our vehicles. Several years ago we bought a used Saturn for $600 and we drove the car for a while! We ended…

In this uncertain economy, many stay-at-home moms are saving big by adopting smarter shopping habits, stricter budgets, and eliminating unnecessary luxury items. Like these moms, you can make some small changes in your life in order to save more money. As financial expert, Suze Orman, suggests, “By taking care of yourself financially, you will truly…