Do your normal financial routines feel blah? Does saving not give you the same rush that it used to? Does investing feel overwhelming, dull, or uninteresting? Then maybe you're man
What’s a good way to save money on fresh fruit? Eat with the season. Out of your own backyard. Or your neighbors. My quick and easy raw foods apple sauce recipe is at the end. You
Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle whi
Christmas has a way of sneaking up on you, and before you know it, the budget is out the window as you spend money like no other month. This year I want to encourage you to set som
There are many families that share generational cooking traditions as a long standing family tradition. Since there are many families that are also feeling the pinch of the recessi
This week President Obama rolled out an initiative for the failing American automakers to restructure. The plan proposes several consumer incentives to jumpstart auto sales. Her
Even though some of us may embrace the idea that one should not mix work and play, it turns out that having fun with your colleagues might have it’s share of benefits for our healt
When shopping for a money market savings account or other bank products, I don't believe it should be all about the yield. You should also be aware of how much it costs to bank wit
Today we found some great articles on ways to make life simple again, items in your house you can use as pet toys, and what kinds of insurance you really need.
A while back, I heard an interview with a guy who, troubled by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, decided the right response was to quit driving. The bit of the interview that stuck with
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Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
Do your normal financial routines feel blah? Does saving not give you the same rush that it used to? Does investing feel overwhelming, dull, or uninteresting? Then maybe you're man
Should You Ever Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card?
Tax day is almost here, and you may be tempted to pay Uncle Sam with plastic. But if you do, you're just trading cheap debt for expensive debt.
Housing Values in Relationship to Proximity to Certain Stores
When you're house hunting you already look for good schools and low crime. Maybe you should add a Starbucks and Trader Joe's to your list, too.
Ask the Readers: Do You Do Batch Cooking?
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Best Money Tips: Keep Making Income While Idle
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Fresh Fruit for Rotten Cheapskates Like Me
What’s a good way to save money on fresh fruit? Eat with the season. Out of your own backyard. Or your neighbors. My quick and easy raw foods apple sauce recipe is at the end. You
Make Your Food Taste Better With Rituals
A new study shows that performing a ritual before you eat or drink can enhance the food's flavor and your satisfaction.
Can You Survive with One Car in Suburbia?
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New Year, New Spending Habits
Christmas has a way of sneaking up on you, and before you know it, the budget is out the window as you spend money like no other month. This year I want to encourage you to set som
Are All-Inclusive Vacations and Cruises Worth the Money?
One fee gets you all the food, drink, and fun you can handle for a week. Just make sure that all-in vacation package pencils out before you book it.
One Simple Thing You Can Do to Start Budgeting Today
Forget the spreadsheets. The best thing you can do for your budget is to take a step back and look at the big picture.
Save Hundreds by Getting Yourself Out of Hot Water
Saving hot water can be easy — and even help you lose weight — with just a few habit changes.
Hit Up Your Grandma's Cookbooks for Frugal Cooking Ideas
There are many families that share generational cooking traditions as a long standing family tradition. Since there are many families that are also feeling the pinch of the recessi
Will these car buying incentives get you to buy a new car?
This week President Obama rolled out an initiative for the failing American automakers to restructure. The plan proposes several consumer incentives to jumpstart auto sales. Her
Having Fun at Work, Life, and Everything In-Between
Even though some of us may embrace the idea that one should not mix work and play, it turns out that having fun with your colleagues might have it’s share of benefits for our healt
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10 Tips To Lower The Cost of Banking
When shopping for a money market savings account or other bank products, I don't believe it should be all about the yield. You should also be aware of how much it costs to bank wit
Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Life Simple Again
Today we found some great articles on ways to make life simple again, items in your house you can use as pet toys, and what kinds of insurance you really need.
Not driving your less-frugal friends crazy
A while back, I heard an interview with a guy who, troubled by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, decided the right response was to quit driving. The bit of the interview that stuck with