Bankrate.com: Frugal U Headlines http://www.bankrate.com/brm/cheap_home.asp Cheapskates unite! Here's advice and how-to information for living below your means. en-us Copyright 2009, Bankrate Inc. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:00:31 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) Banrate Inc. http://www.bankrate.com/images/brm_logos/bankrate_118.gif http://www.bankrate.com 118 22 60 Save on electricity with off-peak rates This month's Frugal Sense winner saves on electric costs by taking advantage of off-peak rates. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://ep.bankrate.com/hlink_redirects/hlink_redirects.aspx?link_address=http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/pf/20090626_frugal_electricity_goel_a1.asp&ht=9&suid=28431&web=brm http://www.bankrate.com/story/28431 3 recession-busting gadgets In tough times, these three bare-bones gadgets can help stretch budgets. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://ep.bankrate.com/hlink_redirects/hlink_redirects.aspx?link_address=http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/pf/20090622_recession_busting_gadgets_a1.asp&ht=9&suid=28249&web=brm http://www.bankrate.com/story/28249 7 ways to navigate a close-out sale You may think you're getting a deal, but often the close-out price is higher than at retail. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://ep.bankrate.com/hlink_redirects/hlink_redirects.aspx?link_address=http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/pf/20090428-7-liquidation-sale-tips-a1.asp&ht=9&suid=27832&web=brm http://www.bankrate.com/story/27832 Want a vacation? Deals are everywhere The recession has produced phenomenal travel opportunities. Here's how to find them. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://ep.bankrate.com/hlink_redirects/hlink_redirects.aspx?link_address=http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/travel/20090619-recession-travel-deals-1.asp&ht=9&suid=28418&web=brm http://www.bankrate.com/story/28418 Barter instead of using cash This month's Frugal Sense winner uses her talents to barter for the items she wants or needs. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://ep.bankrate.com/hlink_redirects/hlink_redirects.aspx?link_address=http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/pf/20090331_frugal_barter_dubois_a1.asp&ht=9&suid=27834&web=brm http://www.bankrate.com/story/27834