Ever since I left the city and crept my way back into my childhood farm house, I have been slowly adjusting to a simpler lifestyle. Living On An Acre has been a steady and dependa
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
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It seems like everyday the folks in Washington are rolling out a new plan to fix our economy. The Federal Reserve is running out of room to cut their federal funds rate, so now th
Nominations for The 4th Annual Plutus Awards are underway! Luke Landes from Consumerism Commentary is bringing back the awards to recognize the best personal finance blogs!
By understanding the different types of financial aid available to college students, parents and students can determine the best types of aid for their situation.
More aggressive and less conventional than typical retirement plans, guerrilla retirement goes beyond the 401(k). Here's how to prepare for your own guerrilla retirement.
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Book Review: Living On An Acre, A Practical Guide to the Self-Reliant Life
Ever since I left the city and crept my way back into my childhood farm house, I have been slowly adjusting to a simpler lifestyle. Living On An Acre has been a steady and dependa
Save Money by Trusting Yourself
People often create spending rules because they don't trust themselves. But if you can develop that trust, you can save even more.
Guest post at Get Rich Slowly
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Way to Relax?
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Best Money Tips: Slash Your Water Bill
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5 Fun Ways the Sharing Economy Helps You Save on Vacation
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Will 4.5% mortgage rates jumpstart the housing market?
It seems like everyday the folks in Washington are rolling out a new plan to fix our economy. The Federal Reserve is running out of room to cut their federal funds rate, so now th
The Cheap Lazy Foodie: 3 Frugal Dishes Without Compromise
3 frugal, easy, and tasty recipes for the lazy and broke foodie.
Don't Forget to Nominate Your Favorite Blogs for the 2013 Plutus Awards
Nominations for The 4th Annual Plutus Awards are underway! Luke Landes from Consumerism Commentary is bringing back the awards to recognize the best personal finance blogs!
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By understanding the different types of financial aid available to college students, parents and students can determine the best types of aid for their situation.
11 Ways to Prep for "Guerrilla Retirement"
More aggressive and less conventional than typical retirement plans, guerrilla retirement goes beyond the 401(k). Here's how to prepare for your own guerrilla retirement.
Does Amazon.com's "Frustration-Free Packaging" live up to its name?
Amazon.com recently announced their "Frustration-Free Packaging" initiative, aimed squarely at reducing the jagged tears and nasty lacerations. But is it as good as they claim?
8 Surprising Things Covered by Homeowner's Insurance
You may already know that your homeowner's policy covers dog bites. But volcanoes? Yep. Tombstones? Also covered. Read on for more policy surprises.
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