When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
The money economy is one of the givens of modern life. For the ordinary person with bills to pay, getting by without money is almost inconceivable. Even someone who tries hard to
It’s early May, and the river bottom is full of new life. Not just rabbits, snakes, and chicks, but also brand new morel mushrooms. This tasty treat is as much fun to find as it
Today we found some fantastic articles on what you should know about a company before you join, 2013 gift guides, and lowering your food budget without coupons.
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
I have a guest post up at Get Rich Slowly that suggests that you be a bon vivant: "A bon vivant is a person who lives well — someone who enjoys the best things in life, especially
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Easy weekend business: sell used books
When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
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Wise Bread & Cricket Wireless Team Up To Answer Your Financial Questions!
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Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
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Why Your Boss Should Let You Screw Around on the Internet
The next time your boss catches you reading Wise Bread, share a link to this post. Your "slacking" may actually add to the company's bottom line.
8 Signs You're Committing Financial Infidelity
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This Tool Might Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From Home
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Getting by without money in Spain
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Best Money Tips: 100 Ways to Make $100 Fast
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So, you've got a job offer on the table. But before you sign anything, make sure you get the answers to some important questions.
87% of Homebuyers Think They Know How Much Home They Can Afford (But They Really Don't)
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Foraging for Food: The Hunt For The Wild Mushroom
It’s early May, and the river bottom is full of new life. Not just rabbits, snakes, and chicks, but also brand new morel mushrooms. This tasty treat is as much fun to find as it
Best Money Tips: What You Should Know About a Company Before You Join
Today we found some fantastic articles on what you should know about a company before you join, 2013 gift guides, and lowering your food budget without coupons.
18 Little Things That Make — and Keep — America Great
Contrary to a certain election 2016 tagline, America is already pretty great. Here's the proof.
Turn smugness into a positive virtue
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
Best Money Tips: How to Meal Plan and Save Cash
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You may be surprised to know that good driving skills make your life better in many ways.
Guest post: Live a rich life on a budget
I have a guest post up at Get Rich Slowly that suggests that you be a bon vivant: "A bon vivant is a person who lives well — someone who enjoys the best things in life, especially