I saw that film about 15 years ago, and I remember liking it at the time. I also liked stone-washed jeans and neon t-shirts, but I have since come to my senses. However, one nugget
The most simple-minded measure of your standard of living is how much money you spend: spending more equals living better. Reality is more complex. There are a lot of ways to li
Since I don't like being weighed down by these precious metals or the idea of losing them, I've started saving all of my loose coins in a do-it-yourself piggy bank.
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Insurance is all about spreading the risk. A bunch of people buy insurance against the risk that a few of them will be the ones who get hit with a big bill that they couldn't pay.
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I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things
Who says that there's no such thing as a free lunch -- you probably have one growing in your yard! Many weeds are edible, and delicious. Best of all, they're free!
I thank my lucky stars (and the patience of my husband) that it didn’t take me quite 10 years to get a handle on my financial situation. At 29, I’m hardly what you would consider
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Musings inspired by the crappiest of films — Demolition Man.
I saw that film about 15 years ago, and I remember liking it at the time. I also liked stone-washed jeans and neon t-shirts, but I have since come to my senses. However, one nugget
5 Ways to Live Better Without Spending More
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How to Make a Piggy Bank
Since I don't like being weighed down by these precious metals or the idea of losing them, I've started saving all of my loose coins in a do-it-yourself piggy bank.
Why don't people share more?
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Things to insure, things not to insure
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17 Part-Time Jobs to Do While Your Kids Are at School
While the kids are away, SAHMs and SAHDs can earn some extra pay!
The Bank Christmas Tree
What are we teaching our children about wants and needs this Christmas? At my local bank branch the 'give to the needy' Christmas tree has reached new levels of tackiness.
5 Ways to Save Water, Energy, Money, and the World in One Afternoon
Saving water is not only good for the planet, it can be a highly efficient way to cut your water and energy bills (energy to heat the water).
Lucky trade-offs
I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things
Free Food in Your Yard: Edible Weeds!
Who says that there's no such thing as a free lunch -- you probably have one growing in your yard! Many weeds are edible, and delicious. Best of all, they're free!
Money Management Lessons: Not Quite 10 Years to Life
I thank my lucky stars (and the patience of my husband) that it didn’t take me quite 10 years to get a handle on my financial situation. At 29, I’m hardly what you would consider
Saving the Planet - One Drop at a Time
With water becoming an increasingly precious resource, we need to get creative about how we conserve it. Here are some ways you may not have thought of to help save the planet, one
7 Common Investing Mistakes
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5 Ways to Snag Budget-Friendly Business Clothes
Buying new business clothes can seriously dent your budget, especially if you're unemployed. But you don't have to go into debt to dress for success.
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For many years now, thousands of folks have been earning a little extra cash by doing Mystery Shopping (aka Secret Shopping). [more]
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UK banks are blocking customers' credit cards. Will the USA be next?
It was bound to happen. I just thought it would happen over here first. Today
How to Get Your Kid Started With Investing
You don't have to wait until your kid grows up to show them how to invest. The earlier they start, the more they'll have later on!
Should You Always Dispute Mistakes on Your Credit Report?
We all make mistakes, which is why you shouldn't skip regular reviews of your credit reports. Any errors there can cost you.
Passport Pictures for Under a Dollar
Use this technique to produce passport pictures, visa pictures, and any other required id photos, all for under a dollar.