Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
Whitening your teeth is not cheap. I've never had the dentist whiten my chompers, but I have used Crest Whitestrips, and they worked pretty darn well. They were also pretty darn expensive (around $30 or so). [more]
Those of you with gardens are probably entering a new season of produce. Squash plants are getting icky, but they are still producing more zucchini and summer varieties than you ca
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.
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Is Infrastructure Destiny?
Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
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Career and family are not mutually exclusive. Find out how having a family helps you work smarter — and get further ahead.
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Whitening your teeth is not cheap. I've never had the dentist whiten my chompers, but I have used Crest Whitestrips, and they worked pretty darn well. They were also pretty darn expensive (around $30 or so). [more]
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5 Times Credit Cards Are Smarter Than Cash
Stash your cash. If you stay on budget, credit cards really are a good bet for smart, simple, and safe spending.
How to Negotiate Your Rent
A rent hike may have you packing your bags, but if you don't want to move, it's time to haggle.
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Frugal Vacations the Entire Family Will Love
You can skip the high-priced cruises and wildly expensive destinations. Get on board with these fun, frugal approaches to traveling with your family.
Why You Should Stop Keeping Your Money Problems to Yourself
Keeping your money problems mum won't make them go away faster. In fact, it might only dig you in deeper.
Pay Your Bills and 5 Other Things You Must Do Before You Leave on Vacation
Vacation's end can be a real downer. Extend your holiday by making the return home stress free with some easy, before-you-go planning.
How to Budget During a Crisis
Life happens. When a financial crisis is upon your shoulders, your best defense is a smart budget breakdown.
Edible Flowers Make Cheap Food Beautiful Again
Those of you with gardens are probably entering a new season of produce. Squash plants are getting icky, but they are still producing more zucchini and summer varieties than you ca
Home Exchanges: Free Accommodations With Perks
Home exchanges are a great frugal option for family vacations, and they come with lots of added perks. Plan your trip with these tips and resources.
Best Money Tips: Daily Purchases That Hurt Your Budget
Today we found some great articles on daily purchases that hurt your budget, affordable cities for settling down, and bad news for Spotify users.
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.
Going Native: Landscaping for Your Climate
From the dry desert to the humid woods, paying attention to your climate when you landscape can benefit both your wallet and the environment.