The first person I met who practiced voluntary simplicity didn't call it that, and I didn't understand what she was doing until many years later. [more]
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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
My introduction to David Bach was when I saw him speak at a financial conference a few years ago. He told an interesting story about a couple who came in for a consultation with hi
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
A friend recently told me the story of how a millionaire thinks. Not every millionaire of course, just one in particular. It's ingenius, as you will discover. But it really mad
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Voluntary simplicity versus poverty
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7 Life Choices That Are Actually Financial Decisions
You might think that many of life's biggest decisions come down to emotion. But they really come down to money.
What's Faster for Mortgage Payoff: $100/Month Extra or 1 Payment/Year Extra?
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Your Money Problems: Why They're All Your Fault
Yeah, it sounds harsh. But accepting responsibility for your bad behavior might be the first step to improving your relationship with your finances.
20+ Things You Need in Your House to Keep Your Family Safe
Home is where the heart is — and where your family should always be safe. Don't skimp on these basic home safety precautions.
How to Become a Minimalist With Your Money
Money management have your head in a whirl? Try the minimalist approach instead.
Live Like There's No Tomorrow
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Great Financial Gifts for Children
Financial management is one of the most important lessons you can teach children — start early with these great (and fun!) financial gifts for kids.
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.
The Retirement Latte
My introduction to David Bach was when I saw him speak at a financial conference a few years ago. He told an interesting story about a couple who came in for a consultation with hi
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.
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.
How the rich stay rich; a lesson in lateral thinking
A friend recently told me the story of how a millionaire thinks. Not every millionaire of course, just one in particular. It's ingenius, as you will discover. But it really mad
Get More from Pumpkin Carving by Baking the Seeds
Even if you don’t celebrate Halloween, the pumpkin is a staple food for fall recipes and decorating schemes. The bright orange squash variety i
Free Shopping at Walgreens
If you could find a way to shop at Walgreens for free, and sometimes to even get paid to shop there, would you?
Best Money Tips: Stretch Your Dinner Dollars Further on Your Night Out
Today we found some stellar articles on stretching your dinner dollars further on your night out, ways to network and get educated, and how to work a student discount.
Win Your Next Potluck With One of These 23 Cheap, Easy Potluck Dishes
These tasty, simple recipes for appetizers, main dishes, salads, and desserts won't break your bank, but will win you accolades.