It can be tempting to dig into savings and start spending money when springtime arrives. Instead, commit to sailing into summer with a healthy balance sheet.
July 4th is such a good time. There's something for everyone--getting tanked with your friends, hanging out with your family, the smell of the barbeque, the spectacular fireworks.
Two weeks after my husband had gotten a glowing performance review and his manager sent care packages for all our of our kids, he was told over the phone at a client meeting that h
If you read frugality and simplicity blogs for any length of time, you'll run into a lot of people who take great joy in having simplified their lives. Gradually simplifying y
You drive and drink responsibly, spend your money responsibly, and act responsibly, don’t you? But do you invest responsibly? Can you invest responsibly?
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Frugality: Are You Still in the Closet?
Are you open about your frugal lifestyle? If you've been keeping it hidden, maybe it's time to celebrate your thrifty ways. Here's why.
Best Money Tips: Inexpensive Father's Day Gift Ideas
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive Father's Day gifts, credit card mistakes, and unexpected costs in retirement.
It's Your Last Chance to Claim These 8 Tax Deductions
Tax Day 2018 is a big one; this will be your last chance to claim these major tax deductions.
How to Avoid 7 Common Spring Spending Traps
It can be tempting to dig into savings and start spending money when springtime arrives. Instead, commit to sailing into summer with a healthy balance sheet.
Some 4th of July Numbers
July 4th is such a good time. There's something for everyone--getting tanked with your friends, hanging out with your family, the smell of the barbeque, the spectacular fireworks.
Art on the Web: 3 Resources for Getting Into Indie Art
It's always been easy for me to say that I support indie art, but it's been a lot harder to actually do. [more]
Homemade Deodorant: Is It Worth It?
Sure, ready-made deodorant is easy to purchase and use. But there are some great reasons to make your own (inexpensive!) deodorant.
Best Money Tips: Labor Day Sales
Today we found some great articles on labor day sales, giving without breaking the bank, and regaining control of your finances.
Live Like There's No Tomorrow
Two weeks after my husband had gotten a glowing performance review and his manager sent care packages for all our of our kids, he was told over the phone at a client meeting that h
Take One More Thing Seriously
When time and money are tight, it's natural to try to narrow down what you're trying to get done. But the opposite might be what you really need.
How to Entertain Your Grandkids Without Going Broke
Keeping the grandkids entertained doesn't require the latest game system and a bucket of cash. You can do it for next to nothing… and they'll love it.
On Problems and Opportunities
People who say, "It's not a problem; it's an opportunity" might be jerks. But they might also have a good point.
5 Things to Consider When Buying a Larger Home
When home gets a little cramped, bigger digs may be in order. Here's what you should consider before upsizing.
Finding joy in temporary frugality
If you read frugality and simplicity blogs for any length of time, you'll run into a lot of people who take great joy in having simplified their lives. Gradually simplifying y
5 Ways That Charitable Giving Can Improve Your Finances
Can you afford to be generous? Or can you afford NOT to be? Learn how charitable giving can actually improve your finances.
Socially Responsible Investing Goes Green
You drive and drink responsibly, spend your money responsibly, and act responsibly, don’t you? But do you invest responsibly? Can you invest responsibly?
25 Career Changes You Can Make Today
Don't complain about your job without doing anything — make a positive career change right now with one (or more!) of these techniques.
10 Pointless Fees That Are Sabotaging Your Budget
Just because you have been paying that fee doesn't mean you need to keep on paying it.
10 Surprising Ways a College Education Will Improve Your Life
You'll spend a lot for a college education — maybe too much. Besides a shot at a job with a decent income, what else are your student loans buying?
7 Secrets to Refinancing an Underwater Mortgage
An underwater mortgage can drag you down. Learn how to refinance and why now is a great time to contact a lender — even if you were previously denied.