Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
Is your student-loan debt causing stress, influencing you to make financial decisions that are not necessarily in your best long-term interests, and delaying your entry into what your parents [more]
There are a lot of advantages to having a private foundation to use as the vehicle for your charitable giving. Sadly, the tax laws make setting up a private foundation impractical
529 plans for college expenses are very cool but extremely quirky. Cool federal-tax benefits, which were temporary and set to expire in just a few years, have been made permanent b
Growing up in a typical small Jewish family, I assumed everyone knew the I’m-smart-but-not-cheap tactics I was raised with. But as I’ve gotten older (yeah, it had to happen sometim
There are a number of ways to find money by rearranging your finances, stretching your shopping dollar, and spending wisely. Here is a collection of 11 Tips to help you find some m
Today we found some awesome articles on habits that will save you money, home improvement projects that will pay off big, and how much you should save each month.
One nice day can throw your senses into a tizzy after spending the last several months couped up in the house or bundled up in layered clothing. Struggling through cabin fever can
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
Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this
With the stock market finally recovering to some degree this past month, even closing at highs for the year, a lot of investors may be breathing a sigh of relief about their stock
I'm doing a 90-day series on air and online to help people destroy debt. My first installment concerns the single most important thing you can do: establish goals. Read and watch f
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Frugal Transport--bicycling
Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
10 Time-Management Skills That Will Help Your Kid Win at School
Try teaching these crucial time-management skills at home and help keep your kids on the ball through the whole school year.
Stopping the Student-Loan Debt Stress
Is your student-loan debt causing stress, influencing you to make financial decisions that are not necessarily in your best long-term interests, and delaying your entry into what your parents [more]
Private foundations for ordinary folks
There are a lot of advantages to having a private foundation to use as the vehicle for your charitable giving. Sadly, the tax laws make setting up a private foundation impractical
14 Dirty Details of Traveling Full-Time
Full-time travel is awesome, but there are some basic things you need to take care of. From health insurance to mail, discover the dirty details.
529 Plans for College Expenses: What’s Cool and What’s Quirky
529 plans for college expenses are very cool but extremely quirky. Cool federal-tax benefits, which were temporary and set to expire in just a few years, have been made permanent b
10 Negotiable Ways To a Fatter Wallet
Growing up in a typical small Jewish family, I assumed everyone knew the I’m-smart-but-not-cheap tactics I was raised with. But as I’ve gotten older (yeah, it had to happen sometim
Score $240 a Year Doing This One Thing
What could you do with an extra $20 a month? Whatever it is, there may not be an easier way to earn it than this.
Finding Money: 11 Ways to Save Money you are Spending Without Sacrificing Anything
There are a number of ways to find money by rearranging your finances, stretching your shopping dollar, and spending wisely. Here is a collection of 11 Tips to help you find some m
Best Money Tips: How to Ask for a Raise
Today we found some fantastic articles on how to ask for a raise, saving on summer camp, and signs you need a vacation.
8 Tax Tricks to Try if You're Stuck With Student Loans
The burden of student loan debt is heavy enough. Get as many tax breaks as you can to lighten your load.
Best Money Tips: Healthy Habits That Will Save You Money
Today we found some awesome articles on habits that will save you money, home improvement projects that will pay off big, and how much you should save each month.
6 Frugal Ways to Beat Cabin Fever
One nice day can throw your senses into a tizzy after spending the last several months couped up in the house or bundled up in layered clothing. Struggling through cabin fever can
Women: How and Why to Take Charge of Your Finances
Women live longer than men yet set aside less money for retirement. Learn how you can become more financially independent today.
Getting by without money in Spain
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
Will "forced frugality" last?
Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this
Why Rent-to-Own Is a Bad Idea
Rent-to-own may sound convenient, but buyer beware: The amount you'll overpay is rarely, if ever, worth it.
The 10 Commandments of Credit Card Use
Follow these 10 rules of responsible credit card use and reap the rewards of low interest, smaller monthly bills, and more money in your savings.
5 Creative Ways to Invest During a Weak Market
With the stock market finally recovering to some degree this past month, even closing at highs for the year, a lot of investors may be breathing a sigh of relief about their stock
When It's Time to Destroy Debt, Start With a Goal
I'm doing a 90-day series on air and online to help people destroy debt. My first installment concerns the single most important thing you can do: establish goals. Read and watch f