Fuel prices may be going down, but for some motorists fuel prices never went up. Over 8,000 motorists in the St. Cloud, MN area are paying an average of $.50 to $1.50 less per gall
Being a "Hobo" can take many shapes and forms. Here are a few tools to pave the way for a rent-free, sustainable, and environmentally & socially friendly lifestyle th
Being a weekend warrior can be a heck of a lot more than a landscaping project. Try one of these activities for a long-term ROI that will make your life better.
Every day I read about 60-70 personal finance/frugal living blogs. Through the help of many of our online friends, I have been fortunate enough to put my personal finance position
This classic fable illustrates the fundamental difference in savers and spenders. Spenders live for the moment, frittering away their earnings on things like technology gadgets, e
I'm old enough to remember when a piece of bubble gum was a penny. In fact, it was a penny for most of my youth--and had been a penny for a couple decades before I was born. As i
My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin
When a full-sized processor seems like overkill, you can count on a food chopper to get the job done. These picks balance price and function for a cutting-edge kitchen tool.
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The Bank of Gasoline
Fuel prices may be going down, but for some motorists fuel prices never went up. Over 8,000 motorists in the St. Cloud, MN area are paying an average of $.50 to $1.50 less per gall
Hobo Living Made Easy
Being a "Hobo" can take many shapes and forms. Here are a few tools to pave the way for a rent-free, sustainable, and environmentally & socially friendly lifestyle th
The 5 Best Board Games for Adults
Board games have come a long way since the days of Monopoly, Chess, and Scrabble. Play any of these games with your friends and you'll have a blast.
7 Ways to Make Amazon Pay YOU!
Online retail giant Amazon may be known as a shopper's mecca, but you can also earn significant cash from the site, too. Here's how.
5 Steps to Stress-Free Holiday Gift Giving
Is the holiday season already straining your last festive nerve? Maybe it's time to rethink gift-giving and adopt a saner strategy.
9 Ways to Improve Your Life This Weekend
Being a weekend warrior can be a heck of a lot more than a landscaping project. Try one of these activities for a long-term ROI that will make your life better.
Budget Busters
Every day I read about 60-70 personal finance/frugal living blogs. Through the help of many of our online friends, I have been fortunate enough to put my personal finance position
Why You Pay More at the Grocery Store (and How to Stop)
Grocer tricks and bad habits lead you to pay more than you need to for groceries. Learn how to break free and save more on your food.
10 Surprising Marketing Tricks You Should Be Aware Of
From unhealthy "health" products to designer diamonds and more, discover 10 sneaky marketing tricks to avoid.
Are You an Ant or a Grasshopper?
This classic fable illustrates the fundamental difference in savers and spenders. Spenders live for the moment, frittering away their earnings on things like technology gadgets, e
Sticky prices
I'm old enough to remember when a piece of bubble gum was a penny. In fact, it was a penny for most of my youth--and had been a penny for a couple decades before I was born. As i
Is Layaway Still Worth It?
Layaway faded away back in '90s, but this different way to pay is making a comeback. Is it worth it?
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for Black Friday?
Tell us your tips for Black Friday and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Jury Duty Scam – coming to a phone near you?
My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin
What to Do If You Don't Have Your ID at the Airport
If you've misplaced your passport and ID just before boarding a flight, don't panic! Hope is not lost.
Don't Make These 5 Laptop-Buying Mistakes
Avoid making these five purchasing mistakes the next time you buy a laptop, and you'll save yourself a bundle.
12 Ways You're Being a Terrible Employee
If you're guilty of any of these workday foibles, don't worry about winning the Employee of the Month trophy anytime soon.
What Is Power of Attorney?
When aging or illness make financial decisions too dicey, folks can turn to a trustworthy third party known as power of attorney.
The 5 Best Food Choppers
When a full-sized processor seems like overkill, you can count on a food chopper to get the job done. These picks balance price and function for a cutting-edge kitchen tool.
How to Make Your Sluggish Workday Go (a Lot) Faster
When's it gonna be done o'clock already? Make the long workday hours go a lot faster with some shortcuts, treats, and fun ways to be productive.