My family tease me horribly about my 23-year-old Thriftymobile. Comments range from “OMG, it’s still running?” to “But is it safe?” and “Wouldn’t you rather have a nice car like mine?” So here is the automobile latest: Brother’s Fancy Renault: … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 December 10, 2008
One of my newest followers on Twitter, Jenn Davis of CheapTweet, found the Miss Thrifty blog via my Favourite Frugal Twitterers post and dropped me an e-mail with some info about the new CheapTweet site. CheapTweet – http://cheaptweet.com – is a … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 December 8, 2008
Thanks for the great feedback on my list of Favourite Frugal Twitterers. I’m not the only with a thing for themed Twitter lists, it seems. Two personal finance bloggers, Peter at BibleMoneyMatters and Nittany at Online Banks Blog have drawn up their … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 December 2, 2008
Do you use Twitter? If you do, you’ll find me there (follow me at Miss_Thrifty). The more time I spend on Twitter, the more I like: it’s dangerously addictive, but I follow a number of frugal freaks and mommy bloggers, … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty20 December 1, 2008
Trent, over at The Simple Dollar, has been reviewing his favourite posts from the past year. One of them, Wallet Hacking, caught my attention. It’s about tailoring the contents of your wallet to “minimise your spending and maximise your … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 October 30, 2008
I’ve been thinking about writing a will for a while now. It’s not like we have much to give away, but we own a house, we don’t want to make things difficult for anyone left behind, and reading c jane’s … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 October 15, 2008
Caitlin Moran in The Times is one of my favourite columnists – she makes me laugh a lot. This week is no exception: she has been writing on media attitudes to squeezed household budgets, and I think she’s bang on: Within the … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 October 2, 2008
Today is a traumatic day in the Thrifty household. Our statements from our energy provider, Southern Electric, have arrived. I have been able to scrrrrrrrrrrape my jaw from the floor and regain my composure – but it has not been a pretty … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 October 1, 2008
(After several minutes of faffing with the bank’s labyrinthine telephone triage system, plus a few minutes confirming mortgage account number, mother’s maiden name etc. ad infinitum.) CALL CENTRE EMPLOYEE: So how can we help you today? MISS THRIFTY: Well, our two-year fixed rate mortgage deal runs … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 September 25, 2008
Is it just me, or are door-to-door salesmen multiplying like those half-Orcs in Lord of the Rings? Working from home, I’m finding that the interruptions are suddenly coming thick and fast. Already this week I’ve had a man from Scottish Electricity … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 September 18, 2008
If you are visiting from MSN Smart Spending, welcome to Miss Thrifty! My passion for fashion knows no bounds, but neither does my craving for saving… Bargains ahoy! I update my blog daily with all the latest frugal tips and … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 September 15, 2008
UPDATE: If you are visiting from MSN Smart Spending, welcome to Miss Thrifty! My passion for fashion knows no bounds, but neither does my craving for saving… Bargains ahoy! I update my blog daily with all the latest frugal tips … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty8 September 12, 2008
As a tightwad who has lived in both America and the UK (currently residing in the UK), I find it interesting to compare the two countries from a personal finance perspective. Although the USA enjoys a relatively low cost of … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 September 11, 2008
I’m stoked that Introducing… The Thriftymobile made Editor’s Pick at the 142nd Festival of Frugality! I’m getting some great comments on that post, too – thanks, chaps. The FoF is hosted by Frugal Babe this week; by the look … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 September 9, 2008
UPDATE: If you are visiting from MSN Smart Spending, welcome to Miss Thrifty! My passion for fashion knows no bounds, but neither does my craving for saving… Bargains ahoy! I update my blog daily with all the latest frugal tips … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty36 September 1, 2008
Apologies for the late-running Friday Bargains. Further to my post last week about the trials and tribulations of choosing a new computer when you’re on a budget, my wheezy old laptop decided to force my hand with a spectacularly ill-timed implosion. … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 August 18, 2008
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