Are You Ashamed That Your Cell Phone Is Old and Uncool?

Or that you don’t even have a cell phone? Then you’re a prime sucker for Best Buy’s “Phone Shame Elimination” promotion. You also ought to be ashamed that you give a damn about what other people think.

It’s a Deal: Free Ice Cream on Saturday, June 5

Head to Friendly’s on Saturday, June 5, between noon and 5 p.m., when each customer is entitled to a small scoop of their favorite flavor, free of charge.

Cheapskate Wisdom about … Stupid Ads and Marketing Gimmicks for Light Beers

“It’s always a bad sign when a company seems to think that its customers are morons.”

Friday List: Cheap Movies, Financial Concepts Not Taught in School, Worst Charities, Worst Money-Saving Tips, and More

Read on for advice on how to avoid money fights with your significant other, how to figure out what car will really cost you less money over the long haul, and how to dumpster dive like you’ve been living on the streets for years.

Cheapskate Wisdom from … ‘The Upside of Irrationality’ Author Dan Ariely

“Most people get sucked into a habit. Once we pay a certain price a few times, we stop asking questions about whether it’s reasonable and we just assume it’s the right amount.”

Cheapskate Wisdom from … Comedian Mark Normand

“Most bars serve at least one canned beer. Just find out what it is and bring it in yourself.”

Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Cell Phone Directly from a Wireless Provider

Handsets are often way cheaper when purchased at big-box retailers like Wal-Mart or Best Buy, or from online giant Amazon.

The New Math on Wireless Plans: Bad News for iPhone ‘Data Pigs’

AT&T is getting rid of unlimited data plans, meaning—the horror!—people with iPhones and iPads might actually have to monitor usage.

It’s a Deal: Free Donuts on Friday, June 4

Friday, June 4, is National Donut Day, when Krispy Kreme is giving out free donuts (no purchase required) and Dunkin’ Donuts’ customers also get a freebie (with the purchase of any beverage).

The Gray Line Between Unemployment and Involuntary Entrepreneurship

Guess what? If you’re a freelancer or are otherwise self-employed, with no paid vacation, no 401(k) match, and no regular work schedule or salary, in certain circles you’re considered an entrepreneur—the same as somebody boldly starting up a business from scratch. And guess what? The number of “entrepreneurs” rose last year, especially among folks 55 [...]

Why Everybody Hates ‘Sex and the City 2′ So Much

It was made as if the Great Recession never occurred, and therefore seems badly out of touch, celebrating luxury, fashion, and materialism like the series has always done. Also, there’s the possibility it’s just a really bad movie.