Frugal Joe

In what seems to be a growing trend, more and more people turn to sniping programs when they submit bids on eBay. It's easier than you think and it's perfectly legal.

How about an extra 5% to 25% off your cell phone bill? It's much easier than you think. All major cellular providers offer discounts to people who are affiliated with certain companies, colleges, and even government agencies.

Many restaurants will offer more than just a free song to celebrate your birthday. The most common treats include a free appetizer or a free entrée.

We all like to go out for dinner, but let's face it, it's not exactly cheap. Now you can buy restaurant gift cards, sometimes at half their value, to pay for your meal.

There's a good chance the government has taken possession of some of your property without your knowledge. The process is called escheat and it happens more often than you think.

High-yield checking accounts let you earn interest on your money while giving you the flexibility of a traditional checking account.

If you're looking for a high-yield savings account, you generally have two options: online bank accounts or small banks and credit unions.

The cost of airline travel has come down a lot. That doesn't mean you shouldn't try to save. Find out how to get the best deal and where to get it.

Find out how you can rent a car without breaking the bank.

It used to be that if you wanted to book a hotel room, you would just call the hotel and agree to pay the rate they quoted you on the phone. These days, however, you have many more options available to you and you should never have to pay the hotel's listed rate.