I Love Coupon Month

As if September weren't fabulous enough already with the aroma of freshly sharpened number two pencils and the first nip of cool air, it just got even better. September is National Coupon Month! Of course Coupon Sherpa is bonkers for bargains, but according to I Love Coupon Month everyone else is jumping on the bandwagon, snipping coupons in record numbers.

Frugality 101: The Complete College Student's Guide to Coupons, Discounts and Deals

Just when you think it's smooth sailing through your college years, you learn about these things called expenses. Mom and Dad have paid for them until now, and may still dish out for them while you're a student. Things like gas, clothing, rent, food, and luxuries (or those things you formerly bought with your allowance) now suck up every available buck.

Recommended Readings: Real Estate Tips, Free Phone Calls, Job Advice, Fast Food Savings and More

Welcome to Recommended Readings, where each week we highlight 10 money-conscious links from some of our favorite frugal friends.  This week we've got tips for home owners, job searchers, dog lovers, students and more.  Enjoy!

Online Shopping is What Women Want

A recent report shows women of all ages are shaping the Internet by spending more money than men while online shopping. Marketers have taken notice and now cater directly to women with innovative blends of commerce and social media.

Tips on Tipping for 63 Services

How much do you tip a salmon fishing guide? Do you have to tip the coffee-shop guy who takes your money after you've served yourself? We've put together general guidelines to help you make sense out of when to tip dollars or cents.

25 Easy College Student Ramen Recipes

Ramen noodles have long been a staple of the university diet. You can easily pick ramen up from your local grocery store for as little as 10 cents a pack in a variety of flavors. Ramen recipes are a perfect choice for cash- and time-strapped youngsters on the prowl for simple college student fare.

Learn 6 Frugal Labor Day Travel Tips

Farewell, summer: We barely knew ye! Hello Labor Day travel: You're our last opportunity to bask in the sun. If summer revelry depleted your entertainment account, we're here to help you find Labor Day travel deals for one final fling.

The Most Common Money Wasting Expense

In a time when everyone is pinching pennies and trying to figure out how to cut down on expenses, there is one expense that no one seems to be able to avoid because most people have a way of justifying it. This expense is the called the convenience expense.  

11 Faux Paws For Pet Fashion Week

The 5th Annual Pet Fashion Week is coming up Aug. 21 in New York City, which conjures up visions of doggy models puking their way to a size zero and developing "fierce" runway struts.