Living Well Inexpensively

Budgeting the Easy Way

Julie Fishman — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:28:48 -0400

Even though it sounds like something that no one under the age of 60 would actually do, budgeting is an essential first step in sorting out your personal finances.... more >

Live Cheaply: Eat out of a Dumpster

czoia@gradspot.com — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:43:31 -0400

In the past, only liberal arts majors had to scrounge around for food in garbage bins. Not anymore. Enter the freegans (free + vegan) the newest iteration of hippies who make political statements about the excessive waste produced by Western consumer society... more >

Close, but No Cigar

Ben Herzberger — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:30:21 -0400

Here's a snapshot of my life since graduating with my Masters in philosophy in June... more >

Floundering Auto Industry = Good for Grads

czoia@gradspot.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:13:25 -0400

Automobile sales plunged this summer due to the high price of oil and the short supply of fuel-efficient cars. If you’re looking to nab a new set of wheels, work this recent slump in the car industry to your advantage.... more >

Eat Cheap 2008

czoia@gradspot.com — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:26:31 -0400

Now that we’ve fallen upon hard times, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to wine-and-dine at an affordable price. Thankfully, New York Magazine's Eat Cheap 2008 guide can help grads in NYC navigate the best budget eats without sacrificing quality.... more >

Do You Like to "Do It Yourself"!?!?

czoia@gradspot.com — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:56:05 -0400

Global warming and the rising cost of oil are forcing AC users to face a conundrum: kill the environment and your wallet, or perspire to the point that you genuinely find PBR's "refreshing." Luckily, there's a compromise.... more >

Eco-Friendly and Wallet-Friendly

czoia@gradspot.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:32:25 -0400

Scientists, treehuggers, and Al Gore have made it crystal clear that unless we start cleaning up our act, the planet we leave our children will be little more than a smoking, overheated ball of smelly waste. Sadly, trying to save the world by buying a hybrid car and installing solar panels... more >

The Frugal Traveler Does Europe

Gritz — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:33:32 -0400

Since back in the days of Peter the Great, there have been few travel routes more coveted than a jaunt around Europe. It’s a classic journey, no doubt. But who has the money? All those pints of bitter, baguettes, and barrels of oil really add up, especially if you... more >

10 Myths About Life After College

Gradspot.com — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:22:41 -0400

Our guest blogger today is Kristen Fischer, author of Ramen Noodles, Rent, and Resumes: An After College Guide to Life... more >

Cheat Sheets for New Chefs

joan.mitchell@gradspot.com — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:54:11 -0400

If anyone’s leading the “Web 2.0” charge these days it’s foodies—we’ve already brought you sites that tell you what flavors go together or offer meal recommendations based on your mood. But while those are pretty fun to play around with, this week I’ve found two sites that may have even more practical use... more >