Frugality

Real Food Rehab: The Recession Issue

Dana Joy Altman | Posted 06.15.2009 | Chicago


Dana Joy Altman

I have never been so poor in my life. But despite how it appears on paper, there's been an upside to all this. It's easy to focus on what you don't have, harder to celebrate what you do. That, to me, is paramount to happiness.

Ten Ways to Get What You Want at No Charge (SLIDESHOW)

Minyanville | Scott Reeves | Posted 06.13.2009 | Business


The recession is probably taking a bite out of your spending, but it doesn't have to devour your fun. With a little thought and shoe leather, you c...

Budget Diet

Roseanne Colletti | Posted 03.30.2009 | Living


Roseanne Colletti

Dieting is no fun, whether it's for your waistline or your wallet. Now that you've accepted that all-purpose truth, get over your fear and loathing and find $100 you don't need to spend each week.

Darn It!: Recycling Frugality

Elizabeth Gregory | Posted 03.08.2009 | Style


Elizabeth Gregory

This is new territory for us grownng up in the age of disposability and more, more, more. But it's familiar ground to the old folks, who made it through the Depression and WW2 rationing.

The Post Crazy Economy

Don McNay | Posted 02.09.2009 | Business


Don McNay

To some, the crisis was caused by consumers. It's as if they are unhappy that we're getting our act together. It's similar to a dope dealer getting angry when a customer goes into rehab.