In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
Nuts are healthy, make easy snacks, and pack a lot of protein. But not all nuts are created equal. Discover the best nuts in terms of cost and health benefits.
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
Making moonshine is especially easy because running it through a still makes all the delicate balancing of flavors that mark a great beer or wine irrelevant.
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40 Restaurants That Offer Senior Discounts
What a drag it is getting old — except for the discounts. Bookmark this list and never forget where seniors can eat for cheaper.
Cheap Passport Pictures (Part Two): Online Ordering
A year and a half ago, I wrote a post about how to fashion your own passport photos for unde
Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
The Best and Worst Nuts, by Nutrition and Price
Nuts are healthy, make easy snacks, and pack a lot of protein. But not all nuts are created equal. Discover the best nuts in terms of cost and health benefits.
7 Important Money Moves to Make in the New Year, According to Financial Advisors
Now that we've entered a new year, and a new decade, it's time to make these smart money moves.
The 4 Worst Kinds of Debt to Have in 2019
Debt can be a necessary evil when it comes to building credit, but in 2019, these are the worst kinds of debt to carry.
9 Simple Ways to Stop Impulse Buying
I can't tell you that changing your shopping habits will be easy, but these simple strategies can help you lock down your impulse spending.
Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
Are You Letting FOMO Ruin Your Finances?
FOMO can prompt us to make a lot of questionable decisions. Get your envy in check and regain control of your life — and your money.
Watch Out for These 5 Last Minute Home Buying Costs
First time homebuyers can be left scrambling to cover these last-minute costs. Don't get blindsided on your way to your new home!
Keys Locked in the Trunk? Here's What to Do
A moment of absent-mindedness, and now your keys are locked in the trunk. Don't panic! Follow this guide to get back on the road.
How to Start Investing With Just $100
Investing isn't just for the wealthy. All it takes is $100 — or less! — to get started.
The Meaning of Milk Label Colors
Can you tell the difference between 1% and skim milk based on the color of the cap? It depends on where you shop.
10 Really Easy Ways to Unclog Drains
When you're faced with a clogged drain and the plunger won't work, these 10 techniques could save you the cost of a plumber.
5 Things Your Real Estate Agent Wishes You Knew
If only you knew! Real estate agents everywhere want you clued in to these basic home-buying and selling facts.
How to Answer 23 of the Most Common Interview Questions
Here I present 23 interview questions you're likely to be asked, and how I have learned to answer them.
Boost Your Retirement Savings: Avoid 401(k) Fees
New rules will make it easier to monitor fees charged by your 401(k) account administrator. Here's how to avoid paying many of them.
12 Lessons in Manners From Around the World
Don't tip in Tokyo and don't bring wine to a dinner party in Paris. Follow these and 10 other tips in etiquette to stay classy wherever you are.
How to Make Moonshine
Making moonshine is especially easy because running it through a still makes all the delicate balancing of flavors that mark a great beer or wine irrelevant.
8 Truths From a Mystery Shopper You Must Read Before You Get Started
These eight tips are vital to making money in the somewhat misunderstood profession of mystery shopping.