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These days, it’s pretty much accepted practice to have a high carbon diet — the tomatoes in your salad may have ridden on a truck for days to get to you and the fish you’re grillin
Despite cultural differences, language barriers, and economical disparities around the world, I discovered that we all seem to be fighting the same demons and striving for the same
Yesterday I read a news item that stated the House and Senate are considering another tax benefit for homebuyers and homebuilders. The idea the House is considering is basically g
I'm not one for believing in fate or destiny, but the timing on this was spot on. After just finishing a terrfiic documentary called "America Unchained", about one Brit's quest to
It is currently a buyer's market for real estate in most of the United States and there are many ways a buyer could negotiate for a deal beyond getting a great price. Here are som
I've grown up hearing the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It never occurred to me that this saying could apply to a frugal lifestyle. How often do you really wear some
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Ask the Readers: Is Having Pets Worth the Cost?
Tell us if you think having pets is worth the cost and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Six Tips to Good Business Management
You don’t have to be a fortune 500 (or even a fortune 500,000) company to take advantage of these tips for good business practice. In fact, some of the best small businesses hav
10 More Hobbies You Can Start for Free
New hobbies often come with hefty price tags. Jump into these right away with tools and materials you probably already have on hand.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Green Goals?
Tell us about your green goals and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Low-Carb: Less Carbon in Your Meals?
These days, it’s pretty much accepted practice to have a high carbon diet — the tomatoes in your salad may have ridden on a truck for days to get to you and the fish you’re grillin
Should Your Next Car Be Electric?
Electric cars are an alternative to environmentally unfriendly gas guzzlers, but are they worth the higher upfront cost?
Saving on a Shoestring: Highlights from Our Chat With Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers Cooperative Extension on saving on a shoestring!
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25 Reasons to Get Out of Your Office Chair
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More Tax Credits Coming for Homebuyers?
Yesterday I read a news item that stated the House and Senate are considering another tax benefit for homebuyers and homebuilders. The idea the House is considering is basically g
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Today we found some great articles on free things to do in the summer, getting free medication prescriptions, and budgeting when having a baby.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Use Less Water?
Tell us how you use less water and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Americans Spend Less Than Other Countries on These 9 Items
Americans may spend big on health care and education, but we save big bucks on these common purchases, on average. Do you?
Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay Frugal During the Holidays?
Tell us how you stay frugal during the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The disappearance of real America - my guest post at Zen Habits
I'm not one for believing in fate or destiny, but the timing on this was spot on. After just finishing a terrfiic documentary called "America Unchained", about one Brit's quest to
Seller concessions and buyer bargains - What to ask for in the current real estate market.
It is currently a buyer's market for real estate in most of the United States and there are many ways a buyer could negotiate for a deal beyond getting a great price. Here are som
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in August
Hard to believe summer is almost gone — almost as hard to believe as the deals you can find on lawn and garden supplies and LCD TVs.
The Art of Wearing Things Out, and Then Some
I've grown up hearing the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It never occurred to me that this saying could apply to a frugal lifestyle. How often do you really wear some
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Holiday Flavor?
Tell us about your favorite holiday flavor we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Frontier Markets
Some investors willing to bet high risk on aggressive returns are turning to frontier markets. Should you follow them?