Gifts

Ima B. Cheap’s Guide to Gifts for Coworkers Thoughtful enough to matter, professional enough for HR The Delicate Art of Office Gifting Professor Ima B. Cheap here, M.S. (Masters of Savings). Buying gifts for coworkers is a minefield. Too personal? Weird. Too generic? Forgettable. Too expensive? Now everyone feels awkward. Too cheap? Well… that’s just … Read more

Ima B. Cheap’s Guide to Gifts for Grandparents For the people who spoiled you — it’s payback time Time to Return Some of That Love Professor Ima B. Cheap here, M.S. (Masters of Savings). Grandparents are the best. They snuck you cookies when your parents said no. They told you stories. They somehow made you … Read more

Ima B. Cheap’s Guide to Gifts for Kids Because joy shouldn’t require a second mortgage Kids Are Easy to Shop For. Your Wallet? Not So Much. Professor Ima B. Cheap here, M.S. (Masters of Savings). Here’s the beautiful truth about kids: they get excited about almost anything. A box. Bubble wrap. A stick that looks … Read more

Ima B. Cheap’s Guide to Gifts for Teens For the humans who are too old for toys and too young for appliances Ah, Teenagers. The Final Boss of Gift-Giving. Professor Ima B. Cheap here, M.S. (Masters of Savings). Let’s be honest: shopping for teens is terrifying. They have opinions. They have trends you’ve never heard … Read more

Ima B. Cheap’s Guide to Gifts for Him Because “I don’t need anything” is not a helpful answer Shopping for a Man? Let’s Decode This. Professor Ima B. Cheap here, M.S. (Masters of Savings). Men are notoriously hard to shop for — not because they’re complicated, but because they won’t tell you what they want. … Read more

Ima B. Cheap’s Guide to Gifts for Her Thoughtful gifts that won’t wreck your wallet Shopping for a Woman? I’ve Got You. Professor Ima B. Cheap here, M.S. (Masters of Savings). Whether it’s your mom, wife, girlfriend, sister, best friend, or that coworker who always smells amazing — finding the right gift for her doesn’t … Read more

Ima B. Cheap’s Guide to Gifts Under $5 Proof that “cheap” and “thoughtful” can absolutely coexist Welcome to the Deep End of Frugality! Professor Ima B. Cheap here, M.S. (Masters of Savings, obviously). Five dollars. A handful of change. The cost of a fancy coffee. And yet — with the right strategy — it’s enough … Read more

Ima B. Cheap’s Guide to Gifts for Teachers Because they deserve more than an apple and a prayer A Special Lecture for Parents & Students Professor Ima B. Cheap here, M.S. (Masters of Savings — I’m a professor too, so I get it). Let’s talk about teachers. They spend their own money on classroom supplies. … Read more

Ima B. Cheap’s Guide to Gifts Under $25 When you want to look generous without actually being generous Welcome Back, Budget Scholars! Professor Ima B. Cheap here, M.S. (Masters of Savings, in case you forgot). So, you’ve got a little more wiggle room in the wallet this time? Twenty-five dollars is the sweet spot, my … Read more

Ima B. Cheap’s Guide to Gifts Under $10 Because “it’s the thought that counts” doesn’t mean “I found this in my junk drawer” Welcome, Students of Savings! Professor Ima B. Cheap here, M.S. (that’s Masters of Savings, thankyouverymuch). Pull up a chair, grab your coupon binder, and let’s talk about one of life’s greatest challenges: … Read more