Posted May 18, 2009 - 04:15 by Debbie Dragon
Wikipedia tells us that the expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead. More specifically, the creditor offers the debtor the option of "paying" the debt forward by lending it to a third person instead of paying it back to the original creditor.
Posted May 14, 2009 - 11:58 by Philip Brewer
Spend any time reading personal-finance blogs and you'll come across a particular kind of equal-and-opposite post: lists of luxuries. Half the posts will advocate giving up a few specific luxuries to live more cheaply. The other half have titles like "Three things I won't give up" or "Five luxuries that are worth the money." Both kinds of articles miss the point of luxuries: they're indefensible (and I mean that in a good way).
Posted May 13, 2009 - 11:06 by Linsey Knerl
I’m all for living a cleaner, more sustainable lifestyle, but at what cost? If it takes an unusually large amount of money or a time commitment that I just can’t make, you can most likely count me out. These tips for going green from the Lazy Environmentalist, Josh Dorfman, however, are truly effortless. See what he has to say in his new book and hear him in our newest Blog Talk Radio interview!
Posted May 6, 2009 - 15:34 by Linsey Knerl
Julia Scott, aka Bargain Babe, is a classic example of someone who can balance the low-cost of frugal living with the time and effort needed to make life meaningful. Tonight’s interview with her on Blog Talk Radio is full of practical ideas for showing Mom how much you care, (without looking like a total slacker, of course!)
Posted May 4, 2009 - 18:43 by Linsey Knerl
Whether you’re a bit strapped for cash, or you’re facing the dreaded task of defrosting your freezer, it’s always good to do a complete “use it up” routine with your food supply. Here are steps for keeping it delicious and making the best of what you have.
Posted May 4, 2009 - 12:59 by Philip Brewer
Preventing a collapse of the financial system is part of preventing a depression. However, the shorthand term for this--getting the banks able and willing to lend--is misleading. There are plenty of banks that can lend. The problem is the borrowers: Those that could be counted on to repay their debts are mostly uninterested in borrowing, and those who want to borrow probably can't afford to take on more debt. That's the truth about the fix we're in. There are, however, two ways to fix it.
Posted May 3, 2009 - 23:33 by Nora Dunn
There is no quicker way to derail a decent budget than having to buy unexpected gifts. Learn how to make your own Gift Calendar so you can steer clear of the cash crunch, organize your life, and avoid embarrassment if you are the forgetful type.
Posted May 1, 2009 - 14:28 by Linsey Knerl
It’s early May, and the river bottom is full of new life. Not just rabbits, snakes, and chicks, but also brand new morel mushrooms. This tasty treat is as much fun to find as it is to devour, but how does one get started? Here are my tried-and-true tips to finding the gourmet ingredient where it grows!
Posted April 29, 2009 - 11:08 by Linsey Knerl
Jeff’s humorous (and sometimes rough) way of sharing frugality has been popular among many of our readers. We’ve got the exclusive interview you won’t want to miss! Hear Jeff share what motivates his cheapskate ways, and how you can start getting involved today.
Posted April 27, 2009 - 05:39 by Philip Brewer
The money economy is one of the givens of modern life. For the ordinary person with bills to pay, getting by without money is almost inconceivable. Even someone who tries hard to escape the money economy is faced with taxes, utility bills, and the like. Personally, though, I find the lure of non-money economies seductive. That's why I've been very interested in this Spanish site whose name means "without money."
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