Ok, so I admit it; I’m a Star Wars geek (although I’m certainly not alone). I was watching my favorite of the original trilogy last night, The Empire Strikes Back, when I had an ep
You don't have to go back to school in order to make a career change. Instead, follow these moves to leverage the skills and knowledge you already have.
The government is letting people think that it's okay to make bad choices. The Treasury is rewarding bad behavior and the consumer is learning nothing except to keep up the
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I would never advocate buying fast food just to win something. If you are already driving thru, however, it’s something to consider. And with many of the prizes having less to do
Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle whi
The free things in life are few -- but one of them, it turns out, is yeast. It's floating all around you, and getting it out of the air and into your bread is easier than you might
Once a couple decides to live together, it's crucial to be on the same page financially. Before you move in, sit down and ask yourselves these questions.
There's a seeming tradeoff between freedom and security: You can stick with the day job or chuck it to live your dream--if you're willing to give up the security of the regular pa
Once upon a time, eggs came in medium and large, white and brown, and which one you chose wasn't of much consequence. Nowadays, this cheap source of nutrients and protein comes in
I heard an interesting story the other day. A radio DJ was annoyed because when he went to pick up his boarding passes from the check in counter, he was handed them without any kin
It is impossible to avoid coming into contact with the Swine Flu (H1N1), or any other strain of flu for that matter. Because it can take three days before germs entering your body
Alumni associations are doing everything they can to make things better for graduates of their college during this difficult time. Some of the savings are pretty substantial.
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Ok, so I admit it; I’m a Star Wars geek (although I’m certainly not alone). I was watching my favorite of the original trilogy last night, The Empire Strikes Back, when I had an ep
How to Make a Major Career Switch Without Going Back to School
You don't have to go back to school in order to make a career change. Instead, follow these moves to leverage the skills and knowledge you already have.
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The Bailbondsman Approach: Why Some Of Us Stay Broke
The government is letting people think that it's okay to make bad choices. The Treasury is rewarding bad behavior and the consumer is learning nothing except to keep up the
The 5 Best Eyelash Curlers
Keeping your eyelashes curled isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these eyelash curlers and your lashes will always look fab.
"Can you spare a square?" 5 quick tips on toilet paper usage.
That classic scene from Seinfeld got me thinking over the weekend. Is there a strategy for using toilet paper? Is it worth our time? But when I spend money to literally flush the p
Be a Winner with Your Dinner (Or not)
I would never advocate buying fast food just to win something. If you are already driving thru, however, it’s something to consider. And with many of the prizes having less to do
9 Signs You Need to Fire Your Financial Planner
A good financial planner will guide you, step by step, through all your money goals. A bad one should be kicked to the curb.
Can You Survive with One Car in Suburbia?
Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle whi
My Kitchen Could Be a Yeast Farm
The free things in life are few -- but one of them, it turns out, is yeast. It's floating all around you, and getting it out of the air and into your bread is easier than you might
5 Questions Couples Should Ask in the Money Talk
Once a couple decides to live together, it's crucial to be on the same page financially. Before you move in, sit down and ask yourselves these questions.
Security is an illusion. Freedom is real.
There's a seeming tradeoff between freedom and security: You can stick with the day job or chuck it to live your dream--if you're willing to give up the security of the regular pa
80 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for $10 or Less
There's still plenty of time to wrap up holiday shopping. Stuff your collection of stockings with a couple of these fun and frugal small gifts.
Living a Life of Weisure?
Blurring the lines between our personal and professional lives has its pros and cons.
Supermarket Angst Part II: What Eggs Should I Buy?
Once upon a time, eggs came in medium and large, white and brown, and which one you chose wasn't of much consequence. Nowadays, this cheap source of nutrients and protein comes in
Are Most Businesses Going Green Just to Save Some Green?
I heard an interesting story the other day. A radio DJ was annoyed because when he went to pick up his boarding passes from the check in counter, he was handed them without any kin
6 Easy Ways to Get Free Travel
Travel doesn't have to be expensive, in fact, you can see the world for free if you know where to look.
Tips for Preventing Swine Flu Naturally
It is impossible to avoid coming into contact with the Swine Flu (H1N1), or any other strain of flu for that matter. Because it can take three days before germs entering your body
It Pays to Be True to Your School: 5 Ways Your Alma Mater Can Save You Money
Alumni associations are doing everything they can to make things better for graduates of their college during this difficult time. Some of the savings are pretty substantial.
5 Things You Can Resell on eBay That Make the Most Money
The golden era of making money on eBay has come and gone...or has it? There are still profits to be made, provided you're selling these things.