It’s Been A While

Dear readers, It has been a long while but MUYF is back and just in time for summer!  Unfortunately, our other site was hacked and so we have returned to using this one, so come back and check often for updates. Cheers, Emy and Kathy

Concierge.com’s analysis of several frequent flier programs – So You Can Choose What’s Right for You

This month, concierge.com has a fresh article outlining the pros and cons of various frequent flier programs available, which can help you sort out your mileage accounts and maximize your savings for free trips.  To read the article, click here. At Money Under Your Futon, we strongly encourage readers to sign up for airline frequent [...]

Sweepstakes Can Get You Coupons

Entering online sweepstakes may sometimes seem like a waste of time, particularly in those that run for days or even months and only select one grand prize winner.  But sometimes your entry can get you some interesting coupons as well. Banana Republic and Virgin America have partnered in a promotion called “Land the Look,” and, [...]

Happy Holidays!

MUYF will be taking a short break, but please send any questions you may have to our email address: moneyunderyourfuton [at] gmail [dot] com.  Enjoy the holidays and catch up with us when we return in January!

Frugal vs. Cheap

This week, The Washington Post’s Ylan Q. Mui started an interesting debate in the Small Change blog on the differences between frugality and cheapness. Here is our response, which was featured in her second post on the topic: Frugality is taking simple measures to save money, while cheapness involves going through great lengths to save [...]