Michele Ashamalla
Park It Right Here
If you live in a city where parking is free all over, or where public transportation is a viable option, you may not think much about paying for parking. But if you're the rest of us, you should start thinking about it -- because some creative parking could save you thousands of dollars per year!
Snack Attack
Those impulse buys when you need a snack could cost you hundreds of dollars per year! Learn how to save major bucks with just a few changes.
Scams: Too Good to Be True
Be careful when you're hunting for deals online -- people are eager to scam you with offers that seem great but don't pay off in the long run.
Beware of Craigslist Crazies
I love Craigslist, but it's got its share of crazies -- interesting crazies, who meet you to buy your old computer monitor and peel off a hundred dollar bill from a huge wad. Weird crazies, who try to nap on your couch before making you an offer for it. Scary crazies, like murderers, who find victims there. Here are my tips to keep you safe.
It's Chic to be Cheap
It's interesting to me how the words "sale," "bargain," and "frugal" no longer have the negative connotation they had years ago.
How Much Will You Pay for Convenience?
After my car battery died, I thought I was getting a sweet deal by having AAA come to my house to change it. It turns out I was wrong.
Blonde Is the New Brown
In need of a quick and tasty dessert recipe? Check this one out!
Cheap 'Travel' with Your Kids!
My kids were able to have a fun (and inexpensive) experience testing out another culture. And the best part is, we didn't have to leave our own neighborhood!










