The Frugal Geek
How to Save Money on Your Next Pair of Glasses
The association between glasses and geeks is one that has withstood generations. While one may not always be connected with the other, long hours in front of the computer can take their toll on your vision as your eyes strain to keep focused through countless hours of gaming, reading, and YouTube viewing. So why should [...]
How to Save Money at Restaurants with Social Media
Eating out can be a rewarding and yet costly experience. Few things will drain your bank account faster than eating more than an occasional meal at your favorite restaurants. The food may be good, but are you spending too much for the convenience of not having to cook or do dishes? We decided to take [...]
How to Save Money on Your Water Bill
Saving money on your utility bills is a great way to go from being in the red at the end of the month to enjoying a monthly savings that can go toward larger purchases such as a new laptop or an upgraded smartphone. Perhaps one of the most often overlooked bills for cost cutting comes [...]
How to Save Money on Shoes
Every year or so, I have to buy a new pair of shoes. That’s not to say the shoes I buy are of particularly low quality, but I typically wear a single pair day in and day out until they fall apart. That said, there are some great tricks that can help you save money [...]
Five Things You Should Not Buy Used
Buying secondhand goods is a great way to save money. Unfortunately, some products come with a little added risk when you buy them used. Either the products themselves don’t age particularly well, or they might contain hidden problems that rarely present themselves during the initial inspection. Just about everything on this list has been either [...]
Five Things You Should Buy Used
If you’re like me, you’re probably a sucker for a deal. I love saving money so much that I happily carry the title of Frugal Geek with me in both my professional and personal life. One of the secrets to being a frugal geek is knowing exactly when and how to save money on the [...]
How to Save Money on the Groom’s Wedding Band
Buying a wedding band for the groom can be more difficult than it seems. Traditional yellow gold rings are fine for some, but modern wedding bands come in a variety of different materials that appeal to today’s gentleman. Thankfully, some of the more popular and appealing of these options come with a significantly reduced price [...]
How to Save Money on Luggage
Have you recently switched jobs to one that requires you to travel on occasion? When I made the decision to move to a more travel-friendly career, the idea of packing a week’s worth of clothes and supplies and heading out on the road came into play. Unfortunately, I didn’t own any luggage outside of a [...]
Five Ways to Save Money on Coffee
Coffee is one of those universally recognized symbols of the morning routine. For many, a cup of coffee is an essential part of waking up and preparing oneself for the tasks ahead. Unfortunately, a good cup of coffee can be hard to find at a good price. Even if regular coffee isn’t your preference, many [...]
How to Save Money on Physical Books
While eBooks seem to be all the rage right now due to considerably lower average cost than their physical counterparts, the benefits of buying a physical book are still worth the price difference to many avid readers. Like an audio CD from a popular band, physical books sometimes come with additional extras like companion DVDs [...]
