Bankruptcy is the last resort to dealing with debt: when a person finds himself in so much debt that paying it off simply isn't an option, bankruptcy can be the only way to handle
Your paycheck has probably been bigger this year because the government stimulus package to cut the amount of tax withheld from people who were expected to get the new "Making Work
At age 33, I've had Botox injected between my eyebrows to eliminate an annoying frown line. It turns out that it makes me happier, and there is science behind it.
While dollar-priced retail chains are nothing new, the Dollar Tree stores in particular have caught my attention as having a few categories of coolness. So what do I find there tha
Making your own salad dressings will cut down on expense, waste and your waistline. Here are the top 5 favorite salad dressings, in their easy homemade versions.
I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things
I have a pair of shoes that are about to wear out. This sucks because they're shoes I wear pretty often (which is no doubt why they're wearing out). I'll probably have to replace
Think twice before you put "good at multitasking" on your resume — that just means you're good at being distracted. Here's how to actually work efficiently.
Do you want every gift you give to be from the heart? Do you dream about ending the power of materialism? Is encouraging sustainable community on your list for next year? Do you
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Poem on opting out
A while back I wrote a piece on Opting out of the money economy, a topic I've long been interested in. Because of that long inte
How to File For Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is the last resort to dealing with debt: when a person finds himself in so much debt that paying it off simply isn't an option, bankruptcy can be the only way to handle
Urgent: Check Your Withholdings
Your paycheck has probably been bigger this year because the government stimulus package to cut the amount of tax withheld from people who were expected to get the new "Making Work
Being Happier Through...Botox?
At age 33, I've had Botox injected between my eyebrows to eliminate an annoying frown line. It turns out that it makes me happier, and there is science behind it.
Getting it Done at Dollar Tree
While dollar-priced retail chains are nothing new, the Dollar Tree stores in particular have caught my attention as having a few categories of coolness. So what do I find there tha
5 Best Money-Saving, Healthy, Homemade Salad Dressings
Making your own salad dressings will cut down on expense, waste and your waistline. Here are the top 5 favorite salad dressings, in their easy homemade versions.
Lucky trade-offs
I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things
64 Funny, Inspiring and Stupid Money Quotes From Famous People
We've collected quotes from presidents, movie stars, philosophers, athletes, and even Paris Hilton on everybody's favorite topic: Money.
Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Dishes
Cooking the entire meal on Thanksgiving day is an exercise in extreme planning. Decrease turkey day stress by making these dishes ahead of time.
Things wear out
I have a pair of shoes that are about to wear out. This sucks because they're shoes I wear pretty often (which is no doubt why they're wearing out). I'll probably have to replace
12 Garage Sale Items That Sell Like Hotcakes
You've finally decluttered your house. Feature these items prominently in your ads and your sale to draw the crowds — and the cash.
The Fallacy of Multitasking
Think twice before you put "good at multitasking" on your resume — that just means you're good at being distracted. Here's how to actually work efficiently.
Replacing a Crappy Job
There are really only two things you can do with a crappy job: tolerate it or replace it. Happily, the crappier a job is, the easier it is to replace.
Capital One 360: A Competitive Banking Option
CapOne 360 is a great option for those looking for low fees and great interest rates!
52 Uses for Rubber Bands
The simple rubber band costs next to nothing, but has so many uses. Discover just how versatile it can be.
15 Home Decorating Ideas for Under $5
It can be a struggle to keep your household decorations interesting while keeping your budget in check, but these 15 ideas will help you do both.
Slow DRIP into investing
My first-ever individual stock holding was a Duke Power (now Duke Energy) share that I acquired through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan or DRIP. [more]
Earn Extra Income With Your Smartphone Camera
Take a break from snapping selfies and put your smartphone camera to good use. You can earn extra cash, shutterbug!
Indie Holidays
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6 Ways to Avoid Sneaky Online Price Changes
Don't let "dynamic pricing" steal your deal. Keep an eye out for sneaky ways online retailers (legally!) overcharge their customers.