Welcome to Recommended Readings, where each week we highlight the best money-conscious links from some of our favorite frugal friends.  This week's batch focuses on technophiles and homeowners.  If you own an iPhone or live by the beach, you already know what we mean.  Enjoy!

The Internet and (seemingly) the recession have spawned a whole new generation of consumer complaints concerning everything from group-discount coupons to data breaches. We examine the top seven and how you can avoid these problems.

Swap websites are popping up faster than critters in a Whack-a-Mole game. The trend has become popular thanks to frugalistas and those interested in recycling their extra stuff or services.

Americans hate grocery shopping. In fact, it's our fifth-most-hated household chore. Entrepreneurs are catching on to this problem and using the Internet so customers can place orders online and receive home delivery.

It's a wonder 16 states can afford to provide tax holidays for back-to-school shoppers, but it's difficult to question such a move when many parents are strapped for cash.

Remember when eating out didn't require keeping a careful eye on the right-side of the menu? Tight budgets have forced many of us to select restaurants and menu selections based on cost, rather than taste preferences.

Happily for our wallets and the planet, you can replace many toxic and costly solutions with items you already have around your house. Next time you run out of a cleaning agent, consider substituting one of these inexpensive household items.

Frugal is chic and coupons are all the rage, but not everyone wants to dumpster dive for extra coupons. Fortunately, we're surrounded by a wealth of places to find coupons, including your bank statements, product packaging and that otherwise-useless phone book. Herewith are 52 places you may not have considered -- one for every week of the year.

It's a common fallacy that only women love the frugal shopping found at thrift stores. Check out your local Salvation Army and you'll likely see just as many men perusing the aisles as females.

The 4th of July is next Monday, which means a three-day weekend with lots of special deals to celebrate our country's borth. Enjoy this comprehensive list of 23 Fourth of July freebies, deals and events. Have a happy!