Are you stuck on the coast paying a big mortgage on a tiny property? Do your kids spend more time with their daycare provider than with you? Do you worry that they've never see
I’ve embraced the compact fluorescent light bulb revolution wholeheartedly. I preach their money-saving abilities and cite statistics about energy. I comment on brands and varietie
Canned food is cheap, but it's not always delicious. Try some of our best recipes for your pantry clutter, and you'll see — great food can come from a can.
Early retirement is a topic I've always been interested in. The particular version of it that this book deals with--living well on less money, as a means to getting by wit
In the Philippines, they're threatening life sentences for people hoarding rice. In the United States, grocers need to put limits on rice purchases just to keep their shelves
How much is your time worth? What if you could find a way to have more quality time, less work, and possibly a higher income? Or - what if you need a new business idea, but don'
Are you able to walk to your daily necessities from where you live? Or do you drive everywhere? Discover how walkable your neighborhood is and see if you can use your car less.
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Back in the days before science and modern medicine made their contributions to the field of mental health, sanity was a pretty arbitrary thing. Even in those dark days, though, i
In the long run, we'll all be living sustainable lifestyles. Many of us are already moving that way--positioning ourselves to live more sustainably--at a pace of our own choosing,
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Plumas County: Hidden (Cheaper) California
Are you stuck on the coast paying a big mortgage on a tiny property? Do your kids spend more time with their daycare provider than with you? Do you worry that they've never see
CFL Bulbs: Greener than most, but not green enough
I’ve embraced the compact fluorescent light bulb revolution wholeheartedly. I preach their money-saving abilities and cite statistics about energy. I comment on brands and varietie
Flashback Friday: 39 Inspiring Stories and Tips to Help You Beat Debt
Let's look back at the 39 best stories and debt management tips we've ever shared.
Free Ink Refill Day at Walgreens is Back!
Get a free printer cartridge refill at Walgreens for free on April 2, 2008.
DVDs Freer than Free--No, Really, Really Free
I noticed Paul's interesting article (NEVER Pay for a Redbox DVD Rental Again ) about using Redbox codes to rent movies f
Flashback Friday: 119 Amazing Meals You Can Make From a Can
Canned food is cheap, but it's not always delicious. Try some of our best recipes for your pantry clutter, and you'll see — great food can come from a can.
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Evaluate Your Budget?
Tell us how often you evaluate your budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Book review: Work Less, Live More
Early retirement is a topic I've always been interested in. The particular version of it that this book deals with--living well on less money, as a means to getting by wit
The ethics of hoarding
In the Philippines, they're threatening life sentences for people hoarding rice. In the United States, grocers need to put limits on rice purchases just to keep their shelves
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do to Relax?
Tell us about what you do to relax and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Outsourcing Your Life, and Creating New Businesses
How much is your time worth? What if you could find a way to have more quality time, less work, and possibly a higher income? Or - what if you need a new business idea, but don'
Ask the Readers: Which Social Networking Site Do You Use Most?
Tell which social networking site you use most and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
4 Common Money Misconceptions About Women
Women are more financially savvy than ever, but these myths still abound. How many do you recognize?
Ask the Readers: Are You Part of a CSA?
Tell us whether you're part of a CSA and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Benefits of a Walkable Neighborhood
Are you able to walk to your daily necessities from where you live? Or do you drive everywhere? Discover how walkable your neighborhood is and see if you can use your car less.
Recalled Dog Food Companies May Pay for Damages
It has only been a year or so since the dog food scare that left pet owners frustrated, scared, and in some cases, heartbroken. The contaminated wheat gluten and rice protein foun
Are you sane?
Back in the days before science and modern medicine made their contributions to the field of mental health, sanity was a pretty arbitrary thing. Even in those dark days, though, i
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Hobby?
Tell us about your favorite hobby and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Learn techniques for sustainable living
In the long run, we'll all be living sustainable lifestyles. Many of us are already moving that way--positioning ourselves to live more sustainably--at a pace of our own choosing,
Ask the Readers: How Are Your Financial Goals Coming Along?
Tell us about how your financial goals are coming along and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!