Recommended Readings: Frankenburgers, Budget Movies, Living Wills 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 fast-foodies, dads, movie buffs, travelers and more...  Enjoy!

6 Sensible DIY Toys for Cents

Stroll through the aisles of your local toy store and your wallet will whimper. You may take comfort in knowing these shiny plastic things have been tested five ways from Sunday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, but you're paying quite a bit extra for it.

6 Frugal Tips to Enjoying the World Cup

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup our big-blue ball will turn around a little white ball. From Cape Town to Polokwane, millions will pour into South Africa. Billions more will be glued to their TVs, watching the 19th year of this premier soccer tournament.

Eight Ways to Sell Your Body (Legally)

At this very moment, you may very well be sitting on a goldmine of secondary income.  Don't worry about qualifications - the only skills you need to get started are a pulse and a clean bill of health.

Women Want Mobile Coupons

Internet coupons have drastically increased in popularity of late, but mobile coupons are hot on their heals. Marketing researchers commonly agree consumer interest has grown as smart phones and coupon apps become more affordable.

Recommended Readings: Free Doughnuts, Ebooks, Home Sales, Organic Shopping 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 foodies, readers, travelers, job seekers  and more...  Enjoy!

10 Loo-brary Books for National Bathroom Reading Month

The question isn't "Why can't Johnny read?" but rather "Why can't he read in the johnny?'" The average American spends anywhere from 700 to 2,000 hours on the toilet. While cavemen were relegated to counting rocks to pass the time, modern man is blessed with a plethora of books designed to keep us amused.

Coupon Redemption Climbed to 3.3 Billion in 2009

While the tight economy truly sucks, we're seeing one big advantage: Many consumers have returned to the frugal ways our grandparents used during the Great Depression.

How to Explain Home Foreclosure to Your Children

The overlooked victims of the sub-prime mortgage mess are the more than 2 million children who lost their homes between 2007 and 2009. Economists estimate another 2.5 million to 3.5 million households are at risk in 2010.

10 Weird Ways Employees Ultimately Fired Themselves

In an age when pink slips are more common than pay slips, the story of the slender Hooters waitress fired for being "too fat" isn't all that unusual. Other employees, however, really have to think outside the box to get the boot.