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The Cost of Full-Time Travel
“How much does it cost to travel full-time as a Professional Hobo?” I am asked this question regularly by readers of my personal website. And while I maintain that the cost of full
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A Simple Guide to Rolling Over All of Your 401Ks and IRAs
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My Small-Town Move That Ended The Job-Search Blues
When I was a new college grad, I wanted to live and work in a big city with great opportunities. I didn't know that an unemployment rate of 9-10% as I entered the workforce wasn't
The 10 Most Common Financial Aid Mistakes — And How To Avoid Them
Acing FAFSA is crucial for making college affordable for so many students. Unfortunately, it's also super confusing.
Frugality goes international
The existence of a strong frugality movement in rich countries may be more of a surprise to people in the poor countries than the other way around. Still, with the economy the way
Saving Money Is Easy If You Set the Right Goals
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25 Ways to Slow Down and Actually Appreciate the Holidays
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6 Decorative Plants You Can Eat, Too
Kill two birds with one stone by stocking both your garden and your pantry with these gorgeous edible plants.
50 Ways to Walk More
There's an easy way to lose 10 pounds and 2 inches off your waist — walking 10,000 steps a day. Here are 50 great ways to get those steps in.
8 Gadgets Every IT Professional Should Own
Are you wondering what cutting edge gadgets that every tech professional needs? Here are 8 of our favorites.
How to Recycle your Clothes, Shoes, Electronics, and More
We have so much STUFF. Cell phones that don’t work any more. Batteries that won’t charge any more. Shoes that have holes in them. The list goes on. We don’t want to throw this old
Down-To-Earth Financial Advice From A Mountain-Climbing Adviser
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Failed Frugality: 5 Clues You’ve Gone Too Far
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Smart Ways to Start and End Networking Conversations
Networking can be incredibly valuable...once you get the conversation started. Follow these suggestions to get in and out of conversations with ease.
10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Buy in Bulk
You know buying in bulk is a great way to save. From meat to paint, go beyond warehouse store basics with this collection of bulk buy surprises.
Who to Hire: A Financial Planner or a Financial Adviser?
Believe it or not, financial advisers and financial planners are not the same thing!
Best Money Tips: Drop These Bad Workout Habits NOW
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