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
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
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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,
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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
How to Evaluate a Neighborhood Before You Buy
When you move into a new place, you're moving into a new neighborhood, too. Discover how to find out if it's right for you before you buy or rent.
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Summer Travel?
Tell us how you save on summer travel and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Imagine Whirled Peas… In Your Face!
A recent study has found a link between bumper stickers and road rage.
There's a Lot to Like About Frugal Living
Why go frugal? Saving money is just the start.
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Morning Routine?
Tell us about your morning routine and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Beauty is in the Eyes of the Employer
It as been suggested that people may be splurging for cosmetic surgery thinking that it will give them an advantage in getting a job.
10 Networking Mistakes You Shouldn't Make
Done well, networking can boost your career or business. Avoid these 10 mistakes to make the most of your connections.
4 Tax Deductions New Homeowners Shouldn't Skip
New homeowners can get a leg up on their tax bill, so long as they remember to claim these huge deductions.
Ask the Readers: Who Do You Think Should Pay on a First Date?
Tell us who you think should pay for a first date and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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
Ask the Readers: What is Your Favorite Way to Cool Down?
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So Your Bank Failed, Now What?
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
10 More Scams Everyone Should Know About
Scamsters have refined classics like "Help I Need Gas" and developed new cons for the Internet age. Here are 10 to watch out for.