Posted May 26, 2009 - 09:50 by Myscha Theriault
When budget constraints hit, dating and romance take a serious back seat to a mortgage and general necessary living expenses. Whether you are single and dating, or married and maintaining a home, here are seven simple ways to bring on the romance without breaking the bank. (Warning: This article contains a couple of rather racy suggestions. Keep that in mind if you have children reading over your shoulder.)
Posted May 25, 2009 - 08:37 by Myscha Theriault
I understand we all need to make a buck. I also understand that the folks in charge need to make decisions about things such as price hikes and product locations according to whatever their marketing and sales gurus are telling them. But three standard events that occur at basically every grocery store on a semi-regular basis throw me for a loop every time.
Posted May 23, 2009 - 08:00 by Linsey Knerl
For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance their budget. Sometimes, however, frugal choices can hinder you beyond the benefit of the dollar saved. Here are five tell-tale signs that you’ve done yourself no favors in your quest to cut costs.
Posted May 22, 2009 - 19:51 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Thinking about starting a little business on the side in the middle of a recession? Go ahead and try it! I am.
Posted May 22, 2009 - 03:30 by Fred Lee
If living a life of weisure is not your cup of tea, then here are some suggestions that might help you to make the most of your free time.
Posted May 20, 2009 - 05:17 by Fred Lee
Blurring the lines between our personal and professional lives has its pros and cons.
Posted May 18, 2009 - 06:31 by Philip Brewer
I have a guest post up at Get Rich Slowly that suggests that you be a bon vivant: "A bon vivant is a person who lives well — someone who enjoys the best things in life, especially with regard to food and drink. The stereotypical bon vivant is someone who can afford the best (or has generous friends), but that’s not the only way. You can be a bon vivant on a budget."
Posted May 14, 2009 - 04:11 by Fred Lee
Even during a recession, it turns out that love can still trump money.
Posted May 6, 2009 - 15:07 by Xin Lu
I just read a very interesting article by an American expat named Russell Shorto in the Netherlands titled "Going Dutch - How I Learned to Love the European Welfare State". The author describes his shock at a 52% top income tax bracket and his eventual acceptance of the social benefits of living amongst the Dutch. Here are some highlights of his experience and my thoughts on the subject.
Posted May 5, 2009 - 03:26 by Fred Lee
It turns out that the flow of money may hold some insight into the spread of swine flu.
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