How to Combat Economic Fatigue
Posted April 3, 2009 - 08:28 by Fred Lee
Tough economic times take a toll on our sleep patterns, which adversely affect all other aspects of our lives, but it doesn't have to be this way.
Lifestyle
If You Won The Lottery, You Would...
Posted April 3, 2009 - 04:21 by WC Porter
What would you do if you had all the money you needed for you, your children, your children's children, and so on? Would you drop everything and retire or would you keep working? If you really stop to think about it, you might be surprised with your answer.
Diva On A Budget - Living The Good Life When Your Fortune Isn't So Great
Posted March 28, 2009 - 16:16 by Kate Luther
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but in this economy, most of us are foregoing that friendship in order to make ends meet. But just because we're not rolling in the dough doesn't mean we can't enjoy a few choice luxuries when we choose.
The secret is balance.
How to Start a Book Club
Posted March 21, 2009 - 19:59 by Debbie Dragon
Participating in a book club is a fun and inexpensive way to socialize, meet new people, develop friendships and enjoy your love of reading and books with others. If there aren't any book clubs in your area, you could be the pioneer and start a book club of your own – it's easier than you might think.
Living Without A Landline
Posted March 21, 2009 - 08:03 by Julie Rains
I had been thinking about shedding my landline for a while. I was attached to the convenience for a long time and, more recently, unlimited calls for one price in the United States. What I wanted most from a landline, though, was reliability; but, for me, neither the cable company nor the traditional bell company could deliver. So, after more than four decades, I cut the cord. Here’s how I’m getting along without a regular phone.
Avoid Big Dental Bills with Safe and Inexpensive Products
Posted March 11, 2009 - 12:01 by Catherine Shaffer
Dental care is one of those big expenses that hits us in the pocketbook when we least expect it. Most people pay at least some of their dental bills out-of-pocket. Some people go in for a routine cleaning and come out with a schedule of appointments for thousands of dollars worth of restorative work. Traditional dentistry focuses on repairing the damage done by plaque-causing bacteria, but does little to address the underlying cause of decay and gum disease. A new trend called minimally invasive dentistry views these bacteria not as normal and unavoidable body flora, but as an aggressive bacterial infection that can be eliminated using a rational cleaning regimen.
Where Did Your iPod Come From? The Story of Stuff
Posted March 9, 2009 - 23:46 by Nora Dunn
Do you know the difference between planned and perceived obsolescence?
Do you know why high heels are fashionable with chunky heels one year, and thin heels the next year?
Why is breast milk the “food” highest in toxic contaminants?
And do you know why in the wake of September 11th, George Bush told us all to go shopping?
These questions and many, many others are answered in The Story of Stuff, a 20-minute documentary about the life cycle of products and services, explaining everything about…well…stuff.
Hands in Your Pocket: The Cost of Standby Power - Environmental and Otherwise
Posted March 4, 2009 - 22:07 by Nora Dunn
Go check your electricity meter box. Is the wheel turning and clicking over, recording your power usage? Probably. Now go back inside, and turn everything off. The lights, the coffee maker - even the fridge - and check your meter again. Is it still turning and clicking? It probably is, if even a little bit.
You are a victim (and wanton consumer) of standby power. And you are paying dearly for it, in more ways than one.
Oprah Asks A Great Question; What Can You Live Without?
Posted March 3, 2009 - 14:38 by Paul Michael
My wife brought this to my attention. I’m not an avid Oprah viewer, but usually when I tune in I hear good advice. And with the help of financial guru Suze Orman, she’s asking families all across America one simple question; what can you live without?
Married to the Military: Five Freebies for New Spouses to be Aware Of
Posted March 3, 2009 - 07:08 by Myscha Theriault
Newly married? To an active duty military member? Feeling like you landed on another planet where they speak an entirely different language of alphabet soup? Military culture shock is nothing to laugh at. Neither are the budget adjustments you'll need to make as you hop from base to base, setting up new home after new home. This article, written in collaboration with Kate Kashman of Military.Com, features five frugal resources new dependent spouses might not know about. Read on.
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