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An Inexpensive Diversion

Posted 17 weeks 6 days ago by Julie Rains

My digital era middle-school-aged son has adopted the use of a low-tech, low-cost entertainment device. I have put much effort into convincing him to balance his love of technology with quieter pursuits that don’t require electricity, batteries, or cash, so when he took a break from making Youtube videos (produced using hypercam to record computer-screen action, then edited via PowerPoint), I was pleased. He loves the versatility of his newfound toy; I love the price tag.

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Take back St. Valentine’s Day from Hallmark and Hershey’s.

Posted 40 weeks 1 day ago by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Consumer Affairs

Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Delivery vans filled with flowers are passing each other on the highways; the supermarket aisles filled with pink and red cards are chock full of men and women, frantically buying that last-minute love note. And I have to wonder…why do we bother?

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Swipe envy

Posted 47 weeks 4 days ago by Philip Brewer

Personal Finance, Frugal Living

Poster that says, "Bad Credit? No Credit? Pay now so you can eat later" with a picture of a paid-value card

All the cool kids have credit cards. What if you don't? What if you are so young, so poor, so uncool that you can't get one? Do you have to stoop to paying for your food with actual money? Not any more! These guys have the cure for swipe envy!

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