Time is a precious commodity in the mornings, but there are options beyond the drive through. Some of these recipes can be made even cheaper, if you’re willing to put in a
Rising fuel costs are hard on everybody, but one group gets hit especially hard: Rural folks--especially rural folks who work in town. On my previous posts on expensive fuel,
A guy who calls himself “Sarge” and I, accompanied by 9 fellow cyclists and a support crew, spent about 17 hours riding 250 miles to the beach in 3 days, just last week. Sharing th
To all the Americans out there, happy Independence Day! I think this a great day to reflect upon how personal finance and patriotism is so intertwined in America. So I dug up a f
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
"Pa-doink" is the sound you hear when something small and heavy hits water. Think about a child throwing a coin into the fountain at a shopping mall: a toss and a pa-doink later, t
Today we found helpful articles on how retailers use dynamic pricing to get you to pay more, the best flea markets across America, and elements of a healthy diet.
Today we found ways for you to make an extra $500 every month, time-saving cleaning tips from a professional, and surprising places where you can use Bitcoins.
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4 Inexpensive Breakfasts in Under Five Minutes
Time is a precious commodity in the mornings, but there are options beyond the drive through. Some of these recipes can be made even cheaper, if you’re willing to put in a
How to Go From Two Incomes to One
A lost job, a new baby… You really can make the shift from two-income household to one with some easy budgeting tricks.
How to Set Up an IRA to Build Wealth
Want to become a millionaire? All you have to do is invest $11 a day in an IRA for 40 years. Learn how to set yours up.
Stop Making These 10 Bogus Retirement Savings Excuses
Your nest egg needs attention now if you want to ease smoothly into retirement later. No more excuses!
What if energy costs keep rising?
Recession or not, I think the medium-term trend in energy costs is up. Just in case I'm right, you ought to have plan for that.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have Yard Sales?
Tell us about your yard sales and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Rural living in a world with expensive fuel
Rising fuel costs are hard on everybody, but one group gets hit especially hard: Rural folks--especially rural folks who work in town. On my previous posts on expensive fuel,
250 Miles With Sarge: Lessons On Loyalty, Perseverance, And More
A guy who calls himself “Sarge” and I, accompanied by 9 fellow cyclists and a support crew, spent about 17 hours riding 250 miles to the beach in 3 days, just last week. Sharing th
Patriotism and Personal Finance - A Brief Walk Through American History
To all the Americans out there, happy Independence Day! I think this a great day to reflect upon how personal finance and patriotism is so intertwined in America. So I dug up a f
Track your spending. Or not.
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
The "Pa-Doink" Principle of Personal Savings
"Pa-doink" is the sound you hear when something small and heavy hits water. Think about a child throwing a coin into the fountain at a shopping mall: a toss and a pa-doink later, t
Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Loaned Money to Family?
Tell us if you've ever loaned money to family and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: How Retailers Use Dynamic Pricing to Make You Pay More
Today we found helpful articles on how retailers use dynamic pricing to get you to pay more, the best flea markets across America, and elements of a healthy diet.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Best Negotiation Tips?
Tell us your best negotiation tips and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Was Your Most Memorable Gift?
Tell us about your most memorable gift and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
7 Fool-Proof Ways to Stay Within Your Travel Budget
Costs have a tendency to creep up when we're on the road. Learn to be a savvy spender no matter where the travel bug takes you.
How to Save Money for College
There are several different options for building a college fund that will cover part or all of a student's college expenses.
Best Money Tips: How to Make an Extra $500 a Month
Today we found ways for you to make an extra $500 every month, time-saving cleaning tips from a professional, and surprising places where you can use Bitcoins.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 10/15
Today's deals include 50% off Lucky Brand, women's flats under $50, 50% off hunting knives, and more!
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in November
Skip the iPad 3 Mini, but do reach for a new HDTV, which are stupendously cheap this month.