Being a Green Cheapskate isn't just about saving money; it's about living lighter on the Earth and sharing more with those in need. From frugal tricks to thrifty planning, cheap is cool and ultra-green.
Jeff Yeager ran national nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., for 25 years before becoming a writer. He is the author of The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches and UltimateCheapskate.com and occasionally appears on the NBC Today Show and the new Planet Green network as a contributing correspondent. He lives frugally in Maryland with Denise, his wife, and Gomer, his compost pile.
Recent Blog Entries
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Cheapskates against talking while driving
By Jeff Yeager for daily_green_cheapskate 4 Comments
If using cell phones on the road is worse than drunk driving, where's the outrage? Read full post »
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Five easy ways to save some green this holiday season
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Don't worry, you don't have to be a Scrooge! Read full post »
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20 money-saving ways to reuse old pantyhose
By Jeff Yeager for daily_green_cheapskate 1 Comments
Don't throw away those torn nylons! Read full post »
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Who's cheaper, him or her?
By Jeff Yeager for daily_green_cheapskate 0 Comments
Lauren Weber of "In Cheap We Trust" challenges The Green Cheapskate for the title of most thrifty. Read full post »
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Hummer owners claim moral high ground, flouting mpg and car payments
By Jeff Yeager for daily_green_cheapskate 7 Comments
(Photo: Brian Clark Howard) Other writers ponder questions like the meaning of life, but what I've been wondering about lately is this: Why it is that people who drive Hummers and other big-ass SUVs always drive slower over those little spe Read full post »
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Carving a pumpkin this fall? Don't throw any of it away!
By Jeff Yeager for daily_green_cheapskate 3 Comments
Try these easy pumpkin recipes for delicious and nutritious treats. Read full post »
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10 creative ways to reuse packing peanuts
By Jeff Yeager for daily_green_cheapskate 43 Comments
Are those annoying styrofoam peanuts destined for the garbage? Not necessarily -- reuse them around the house if you can't recycle them. Read full post »
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Are we charging the planet into ruin?
By Jeff Yeager for daily_green_cheapskate 0 Comments
Credit cards can get us in trouble with the environment, as well as creditors. Read full post »
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Recycling oddities: Beyond metal, glass, paper, and plastic
By Jeff Yeager for daily_green_cheapskate 8 Comments
Ever wondered how to recycle hair, dentures, or running shoes? Lots of things can be recycled, it's just a matter of finding the right place. Read full post »
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12 eggscellent things you can do with eggshells
By Jeff Yeager for daily_green_cheapskate 13 Comments
Give these handy uses a crack and save some money around the house. Read full post »
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