For most of the 20th century, capitalism and democracy seemed to go hand-in-hand. After all, every democratic country was largely capitalist and nearly every capitalist country wa
Rising fuel costs are hard on everybody, but one group gets hit especially hard: Rural folks--especially rural folks who work in town. On my previous posts on expensive fuel,
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
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Many families make a sacrifice by having one parent stay at home to raise their children. If the stay-at-home parent remains at home and unemployed for the majority of his or her
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
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Book review: Supercapitalism
For most of the 20th century, capitalism and democracy seemed to go hand-in-hand. After all, every democratic country was largely capitalist and nearly every capitalist country wa
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Mayonnaise: The Thrifty and Delicious Secret Ingredient Already in Your Fridge
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Rural living in a world with expensive fuel
Rising fuel costs are hard on everybody, but one group gets hit especially hard: Rural folks--especially rural folks who work in town. On my previous posts on expensive fuel,
Track your spending. Or not.
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
Use Holiday Hiring to Get Your Next Job – And Keep it!
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Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Garden for Vegetables?
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The 5 Best Scanners
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6 Ways Social Media Can Save You Money
Sometimes to score big online #savings, all you need to do is work your social networks.
Retirement for Stay-at-Home Parents
Many families make a sacrifice by having one parent stay at home to raise their children. If the stay-at-home parent remains at home and unemployed for the majority of his or her
Best Money Tips: Simple Ways To Lower Vet Costs
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Everything You Need to Know About Flood Insurance
When it rains, it pours — and when it does, that flood insurance you've hated paying for will seem like a pretty smart investment.
6 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself
All the productivity tricks in the world are can't help you if you're lacking motivation. Read on to get some gumption!
Are Zhu Zhu Pets and Other Popular Toys Dangerously Toxic?
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Eat Better and Save Money With These Easy Two-Night Meals
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These Are the 4 Terms You Need to Know to Get Started in Stocks
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Selling Your Groupon Coupons
If you've bought a Groupon or Living Social coupon but can't (or don't want to) use it, these sites will help you sell it to someone who wants it.
10 Foods With the Most Bang for Your Buck
It's easy to buy a lot of calories for little (just eat junk food). Guess what? It's also easy to buy a lot of nutrition for a little money.
Book Review: Off the Grid
I've always used the term "off the grid" in a literal sense — not being connected to power or other systems. Nick Rosen means more than that.