Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
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When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]
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Today we found some great articles on tips to save hundreds on groceries, how your friends are keeping you broke, and the secret to cooking the perfect steak.
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Today we found some great articles on simple habits that will transform your finances, where to find popular toys for cheap, and how to save money as a poor college student.
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Frugal Transport--bicycling
Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
Going Native: Landscaping for Your Climate
From the dry desert to the humid woods, paying attention to your climate when you landscape can benefit both your wallet and the environment.
10 Time-Management Skills That Will Help Your Kid Win at School
Try teaching these crucial time-management skills at home and help keep your kids on the ball through the whole school year.
Stopping the Student-Loan Debt Stress
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Your budget: envelopes or a plan?
When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]
Best Money Tips: Get Great Deals on Outlet Purchases
Today we found some awesome articles on getting great deals on outlet purchases, making money teaching, and saving for retirement with an IRA.
Saving money while hosting guests
Having just spent the last 48 hours desperately scrubbing my home from top-to-bottom in anticipation of the arrival of some house guests, I appreciated The Simple Dollar's post thi
The Joy of Disconnecting
Technology can be helpful, wonderful...and incessant. Discover why it's important to put the smartphone down and take a break.
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid the Worst Kitchen-Cleaning Mistakes
Today we found articles on the worst kitchen-cleaning mistakes you can make, student loan mistakes that cost you huge money, and what you can do today to help yourself tomorrow.
Life Insurance: What to Consider Before Replacing a Policy
"Set it and forget it" shouldn't necessarily be your life insurance motto. Here's what to consider if you're shopping for a better policy.
Best Money Tips: How to Save Hundreds on Groceries
Today we found some great articles on tips to save hundreds on groceries, how your friends are keeping you broke, and the secret to cooking the perfect steak.
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It was time again to stock up on some things, and so this past weekend I went to my usual places: the fish market in Pyrmont (where one employee asked me how work was going since t
5 Signs You Aren't Ready for a Credit Card
You really want a credit card. But are you ready for one? These signs say no.
Best Money Tips: The Travel Edition
Today we are bringing you some of the best articles about travel!
Best Money Tips: Simple Habits That Will Transform Your Finances
Today we found some great articles on simple habits that will transform your finances, where to find popular toys for cheap, and how to save money as a poor college student.
Best Money Tips: How to Stop Overspending With Friends
Today we found articles on how to stop overspending with friends, what you need to know about crowdfunded real estate, and ways to set a realistic budget for your household.
14 Dirty Details of Traveling Full-Time
Full-time travel is awesome, but there are some basic things you need to take care of. From health insurance to mail, discover the dirty details.
Best Money Tips: 31 Brilliant Ways to Use Dish Soap
Today we found some great articles on brilliant uses for dish soap, financial habits worth picking up, and ways to shop without spending any money.
Best Money Tips: Non-Financial Retirement Planning
Today we found articles on nonfinancial retirement planning, areas where you may be paying more than you should, and how to choose your first bank.