Today I stumbled upon a site called Swoopo. It is touted as a new auction site that combines shopping with entertainment. I took a quick look and it seemed like many items were s
When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
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
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
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
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
Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule
Learning to drive a car with a manual transmission might not only save you some major embarrassment in life, but it can also save you gas and some serious money.
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Swoopo - great auction deals or great scam?
Today I stumbled upon a site called Swoopo. It is touted as a new auction site that combines shopping with entertainment. I took a quick look and it seemed like many items were s
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Women: How and Why to Take Charge of Your Finances
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Easy weekend business: sell used books
When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
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Wise Bread & Cricket Wireless Team Up To Answer Your Financial Questions!
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8 Signs You're Committing Financial Infidelity
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Getting by without money in Spain
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
Best Money Tips: 100 Ways to Make $100 Fast
Today we found some fantastic articles on ways to make $100 fast, protecting your identity for free, and talking about money with your partner.
Foraging for Food: The Hunt For The Wild Mushroom
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
18 Little Things That Make — and Keep — America Great
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Turn smugness into a positive virtue
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
401K or IRA? You Need Both
You know you should have either a 401K or an IRA. Have you considered you might need both?
Guest post: Live a rich life on a budget
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
How Technology is Changing our Financial Behaviors
In this interview with Brett King on Breaking Banks, our Community Coordinator discusses how technology is changing our financial habits.
Borrowers, lenders, and others--beware trusting the government
Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule
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Working from home is hard work, especially if you have kids in the picture. Here are 10 tips to help make the business adventure a success.
How to Save Gas, $30,000 and Your Pride
Learning to drive a car with a manual transmission might not only save you some major embarrassment in life, but it can also save you gas and some serious money.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 12/18
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