While the tight economy truly sucks, we're seeing one big advantage: Many consumers have returned to the frugal ways our grandparents used during the Great Depression.

The overlooked victims of the sub-prime mortgage mess are the more than 2 million children who lost their homes between 2007 and 2009. Economists estimate another 2.5 million to 3.5 million households are at risk in 2010.

In an age when pink slips are more common than pay slips, the story of the slender Hooters waitress fired for being "too fat" isn't all that unusual. Other employees, however, really have to think outside the box to get the boot.

Combine spring cleaning with a recognition of Memorial Day this year by donating your extra stuff to these veterans organizations.

The nutrition and food safety watchdogs at the Center for Science in the Public Interest conferred its Xtreme Eating Awards Tuesday on nine items from seven American restaurant chains.

In the not too distant past, personal computers were the size of a dorm refrigerator, "apps" sounded like an abbreviation for apples, and the thought of downloading coupons with a couple mouse clicks was inconceivable.

Economists are proclaiming a bright future, thanks to an increase of 573,000 jobs since December 2009. We all have friends who might disagree but, hey, they can always get temp jobs working for the Census Bureau.

Coupon Sherpa has doubled its staff in just five months. Elbow room was getting squeaky tight, so our CEO did the right thing and moved us into a spacious, loft-style office. Boy are we thrilled!

Much as it may seem to be true, business travel and falling of your diet aren't inextricably linked. Room service, cocktail wieners and plane food all conspire to help us pack on the pounds.

More and more stores now allow coupon stacking, or combining a manufacturer coupon and a store coupon for multiple savings.