Considering that I pay most bills online, I don’t use a whole lot of postage stamps these days. When I do, however, it almost always involves me digging through piles of paperwork
I used to love the “free” button on Craigslist. There were some killer giveaways on there, including things like antique movie projectors, great toys for the kids, ornaments, lamps
Studies show that a high standard of living doesn't make people happier. People who live in mansions and penthouses aren't any happier than people who live in suburban houses, sma
It’s all the buzz lately as healthcare costs rise, and especially after Michael Moore’s SICKO caught the attention of the masses. Those of us not living in places where everyone
I ended my worries over where our beef comes from by investing in a quarter cow and a chest freezer. I considered the cost of the freezer as the cost of having the hormone-free, no
Creativity, frugality, and, on occasion, desperation can inspire innovative uses of the digital camera. Whether it is a standalone device or part of a smartphone or PDA, don't leav
What do you need to consider when you start a business during an economic crunch? I talked to some people who've started businesses within the last year, and this is what they h
With prices up, price statistics that look preposterous to anyone who shops, and the Fed trying to thread the needle of preventing a recession without letting inflation run out of
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“Free” category on Craigslist to be renamed “Haul away my old, bulky, broken crap for free.”
I used to love the “free” button on Craigslist. There were some killer giveaways on there, including things like antique movie projectors, great toys for the kids, ornaments, lamps
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I'm Fleeing The Country For Healthcare!
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Save Enough on Meat to Buy a Chest Freezer
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You must file a tax return to get economic stimulus tax rebate
Surely by now everyone has heard of the economic stimulus tax rebate. To get it, though, you have to file a return.
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Remember Where You Parked Your Car and More: 35 Practical Uses of a Digital Camera
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How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Budgeting
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The Entrepreneurial Spirit and the Economic Crunch
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More than just inflation
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