by | Feb 11, 2016 | Budget, Food, Money Mindset, Restaurants, Restaurants, Saving Money
Last month, I challenged my readers and myself to cut restaurant spending to zero as part of the Lifehacker Ultimate Money Challenge. At the end of the month, I asked readers how much they saved. The typical reply? About a few hundred bucks. Not too shabby! I loved... by | Apr 20, 2015 | Food, Groceries, Videos
We waste a lot of money on food each year. Something like, 165 billion dollars worth. No one likes to waste food, but we’re probably all guilty of it. In the spirit of frugality, I thought I’d round up a few ways to cut back on food waste and make the most... by Brokepedia | Oct 22, 2014 | Alcohol, Food, Restaurants
Warning: this is going to be the most hypocritical post ever. First of all, let’s address the fact that the words “foodie” and “buzzwords” are, themselves, buzzwords. Second, I hate the idea of being a “foodie,” but I’m... by Brokepedia | Sep 22, 2014 | Food, Groceries
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be a guest on Marketplace Weekend, where I chatted about two of my favorite topics: money and food. As someone who writes about how to save money, I come across a lot of helpful, money saving grocery hacks. I talked to host... by Brokepedia | Jun 9, 2014 | Food, Groceries
If you want to save money on groceries, there’s an incredibly easy way to do it: eat everything you buy. In other words, don’t waste food. Yes, it’s very obvious. But as I’ve mentioned before, we waste a hell of a lot of food in this country.... by Brokepedia | Mar 7, 2014 | Food, Groceries
Like most thrifty people, it pains me to throw away food. Seriously. I’m not above taking garnish home in a doggy bag. If you want to save money on groceries, avoid food waste. You can avoid a large amount of food waste by questioning expiration dates....
Managing your money is like going to the dentist or standing in line at the DMV. Nobody wants to do it, but at some point, it’s inevitable: you need to clean your teeth, renew your license, and manage your money like a grown-up.
