Evolving Personal Finance » Entries tagged with "frugal"

Would You Fly with Spirit Airlines?

February 17th, 2014 | 30 Comments

Would You Fly with Spirit Airlines?

Spirit Airlines is a discount airline that keeps its base prices low by providing only a ride from A to B and charging a la carte for every other service provided.  Most of what I hear about Sprit Airlines in the media or in the blogosphere is that they are pulling a terrible bait-and-switch on their customers by luring them in with low base prices and then charging for all the services most airlines include … Read entire article »

Filed under: frugality, travel

My New Frugal/Cheap Cell Phone Plan

August 6th, 2012 | 29 Comments

My New Frugal/Cheap Cell Phone Plan

I’ve hinted on here a few times that I have a plan for getting a smartphone while reducing my cell phone costs but hadn’t implemented it yet – it finally looks like my new plan will be starting soon!  Several months ago I got in line for a spot in Republic Wireless‘s beta wave, which just reopened a week ago.  Signing up with a new company with a new cell model is rather risky as the plan … Read entire article »

Filed under: choices, featured, frugality

Frugal Tips That Go Too Far

February 13th, 2012 | 21 Comments

Frugal Tips That Go Too Far

I consider myself a frugal person.  I like finding ways to cut back on our expenses so that we can put money toward our goals or fun activities/purchases.  However, I often come across frugal tips that make me think “No way!”  Either the trade-offs don’t make financial sense, I find the alternate activity unpalatable for some reason, or it just wouldn’t work in our family – whatever the reason, I’ve read plenty of tips that … Read entire article »

Filed under: frugality