This is so awesome that I had to type the title twice.  Borders evened up the WiFi wars with Barnes & Nobles recently by inking a deal with Verizon.  Free Wi-Fi service will be provided to anyone that has a wifi-enabled device in practically all of its 500 Borders stores nationwide. (SOURCE)
You all know what that means!  Your ability to find a seat in the cafe will go from virtually impossible to THE IMPOSSIBLE.  So get their early to reserve your table before the other Barnacles show up.
The plans are …

This is crazy! It’s already October. Can you believe it? I sure can’t. The holiday season is upon us and first at bat is Halloween.  In my opinion, Halloween is such a wasteful holiday.  I don’t even know why we celebrate it.  I bet you don’t too (don’t you dare Google it).  I have always had a hard time selecting the right costume for me.  One time, I lost a bet and had to buy this inflatable Ostrich costume that quite frankly was the most hideous …

If you’re like me and enjoy going out whenever you can, you know that your weekend escapades can potentially break your bank.  Being frugal means saving as much money as you can while achieving the most “bang for your buck”.  In the most prudent sense, it would be best to have no life and not spend anything.  However, that’s not what this site is about.  We are about balancing our social lives with our money while building a future. I’m a strong believer that a social life is an …

Or can they?  (sorry guys, this post is for the ladies)
There is no denying that buying used and wearing vintage clothing is more economical than buying new. You know what’s even more frugal than that? How about raiding your boyfriend’s, brother’s, father’s, or grandpa’s closet for old clothing.  You know the type.  The articles of clothing that hang in the back that are usually full of moth holes or covered with a few layers of dust.   If they keep their clothes in drawers, it’s the clothing that make their way …

I’m all about frugal living, but there are some things that I would never do. I know some of you have honed in on your inner cheapness. Don’t lie! It’s not bad, it’s economical.