When I lived in Berkeley I loved taking public transportation, and since I was such a bus aficionado I did not learn to drive until I was 20. Right now I live in San Mateo where t
Ever since I was a child, I have been taught that when you receive a gift you should be happy about it and then give something back in return. To this day I still believe that is g
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There are all kinds of ways to get stuff without money. You can grow it in a garden, gather it from the wild, make it yourself, get it as a gift, scavenge it from trash, or get it
As the economy falters, gardening looks better than ever this spring. But as the daughter of a veteran gardener, I've seen too much heartache to believe seed companies' promises of
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Buying (and Trading) on Etsy
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Getting by without a job, part 4--get free stuff
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Get your spouse on the same financial page as you with these easy (and even fun!) budgeting tips.
These At-Home Exercises Will Give You a Gym-Quality Workout for Free
If the gym membership was a casualty of your war on spending, you don't have to suffer flabby abs. Get fit at home with these great routines.
Frugality, Simplicity, and Sustainability
Are strategies like dumpster diving sustainable?
Clams, Cheese, and Bread: Why We Call Money What We Do
Ever wonder why people call a dollar a "greenback" or a "buck?" Read on to learn the roots of those nicknames and more!
6 Ways to Slash the Cost of Wi-Fi When You Travel
Yes, you can take your Facebook and your cloud file storage with you on the road — and it doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here's how.
Why This Isn't Your Grandparents' Economy
Why can't we save money like our parents and grandparents? Learn how modern economic realities make financial independence more challenging.
3 Things That Always, Always Go Over-Budget
Somehow, no matter how much we plan, these three events always go over budget. Here's how to keep a lid on the spending.
5 Ways Airline Travel Sucks — and What You Can Do to Make It Better
Air travel is no picnic these days. Learn to avoid these five common abuses and maybe you'll arrive in a tolerable mood (and almost on time).
New Legislation Gives Coupons “Equivalent Cash Value”
Got coupons? Get cash! A new law means coupons can now be traded in for their "equivalent cash value."
7 Things the Craziest Christmas Fanatics Do
It's easy to get caught up in the spirit of the season. Too easy, in fact, for these holiday celebrants who take holiday excess to excess.