When I first traveled overseas, I was surprised to learn that many foreigners thought of the United States as a corrupt place--surprised enough that I undertook some careful questi
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It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
On a typical day, I probably appear fairly rural in my mannerisms. I call lunch “dinner” and dinner “supper.” Everyone in my family has a pair of bibbers, a work coat, and mud bo
These are difficult economic times, but I'm getting tired of being told to spend my money on stuff, as if my personal saving habits are somehow ruining the economy. Instead of thro
Today my middle son hit my youngest son in the face with a Ziploc bag full of pennies. It was premeditated, and as I burst into the dining room to sort it all out, I found myself
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The United States recently approved another $2 billion in funding for the "cash for clunkers" program after the program burned through $1 billion in less than a week. Although th
Today we found some fantastic articles on unconventional ways to save on your wedding, furniture buying tips, and giving yourself a pay raise every year.
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When I first traveled overseas, I was surprised to learn that many foreigners thought of the United States as a corrupt place--surprised enough that I undertook some careful questi
Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Tips People Often Forget
Today we found some great articles on money-saving tips people forget about, why you need renter's insurance, and reducing the cost of a college education.
Book review: Towers of Gold
It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
When Tradition Meets Necessity: The Reintroduction of Soppin’ Bread
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3 Reasons Not to Invest Now
Sure, investing is a smart move. But before you decide to invest, you need to decide if it's the right time for you.
Ten Great Charities that Deserve Your Dollars This Year
These are difficult economic times, but I'm getting tired of being told to spend my money on stuff, as if my personal saving habits are somehow ruining the economy. Instead of thro
Use These Stores' Gift Cards ASAP
Time to dig through the desk drawer. If you have any of these lingering store gift cards, the time to use them may be now or never.
Are You Doing Bad Things with Your Money?
Today my middle son hit my youngest son in the face with a Ziploc bag full of pennies. It was premeditated, and as I burst into the dining room to sort it all out, I found myself
Best Money Tips: 100 Quick Ways to Make $100
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How to Tell If a Car Service Plan Is Worth It
When the finance writer offers you all those car deal add-ons, "No" is usually the right answer. Here's one you might say "Yes" to.
How to Get Magazines for Cheap (or Free!)
Magazines are fun to read — but buying them at the store can get crazy expensive. Learn how to get magazine fix and save.
Flashback Friday: 47 Best Back-to-School Shopping Hacks Ever
Back-to-school shopping doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Just use these tips and save Big.
Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk
There’s one fact that is undeniable in America; we just don’t walk enough. A dependence on automobiles, elevators and escalators, coupled with a growing lack of interest in exercis
Best Money Tips: Tips to Get in Shape Without the Gym
Today we found some fantastic articles on getting in shape without the gym, tactics for remembering names, and what to do if you've been the victim of identity theft.
Pedal Your Way to Health, Wealth and Happiness
If you've not been on a bicycle since you were a kid, maybe this is the summer to rediscover the joy and freedom of what it arguably the fastest machine ever invented by man. It's
13 Fantastic Lettuce-Free Salads
Lettuce does not necessarily a salad make. And these lettuce-free salads are delicious proof.
5 Good Reasons to Keep Your "Clunker"
The United States recently approved another $2 billion in funding for the "cash for clunkers" program after the program burned through $1 billion in less than a week. Although th
Best Money Tips: Unconventional Ways to Save on Your Wedding
Today we found some fantastic articles on unconventional ways to save on your wedding, furniture buying tips, and giving yourself a pay raise every year.
Flashback Friday: 49 Smartest Amazon Hacks That Will Save You Big
If you do all of your shopping on Amazon, make sure you're saving money every time!