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As the economic crisis deepens, I'm seeing more people beginning to challenge the conventional wisdom espoused in personal finance. Given how financially difficult things have bec
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Today I stumbled upon a site called Swoopo. It is touted as a new auction site that combines shopping with entertainment. I took a quick look and it seemed like many items were s
In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
It’s early May, and the river bottom is full of new life. Not just rabbits, snakes, and chicks, but also brand new morel mushrooms. This tasty treat is as much fun to find as it
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
Energy increases are common this time of year, and with many families already struggling to pay the utility bills, it can seem more burdensome than ever. There’s no one-size-fits-
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If time is money, and I sincerely believe it is, then these five remote control hacks will save you a little of both. Some are time savers, others money savers, and some do both.
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How The Economic Crisis Challenges Our Financial Beliefs
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If you follow this simple process, you'll be happier with your financial choices — and your life.
Top 6 Reasons Why Using Cash-Only Rocks
While I am a cash-only person by circumstance (paid off the credit cards and never reopened accounts), I am so grateful that I live in a cash world.
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Foraging for Food: The Hunt For The Wild Mushroom
It’s early May, and the river bottom is full of new life. Not just rabbits, snakes, and chicks, but also brand new morel mushrooms. This tasty treat is as much fun to find as it
Turn smugness into a positive virtue
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
How Technology is Changing our Financial Behaviors
In this interview with Brett King on Breaking Banks, our Community Coordinator discusses how technology is changing our financial habits.
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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in September 2012
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The 5 Best Camcorders
Yeah, many of us have cameras on our phones. But to really capture life's memories, you just can't beat a camcorder. Here are our picks for the five best.
6 Ways Gluttony Is Keeping You Poor
You may think gluttony only applies to food. Think again. Too much of anything can cost you.
5 Quick Remote Control Hacks to Save You Time and Money
If time is money, and I sincerely believe it is, then these five remote control hacks will save you a little of both. Some are time savers, others money savers, and some do both.
8 Ways Retailers Use Big Data to Track You
Big brother knows a lot about how you shop.
Life After Bankruptcy: What's Next?
There are repercussions to filing for bankruptcy, but like with other setbacks in life, you can recover. There is always hope!