Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
Ever since I left the city and crept my way back into my childhood farm house, I have been slowly adjusting to a simpler lifestyle. Living On An Acre has been a steady and dependa
I get free books in the mail every year. I don't have to review them, pay postage or do anything else with them. Uncle Sam sends them to me because I ask for them. These publicatio
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
Most of us probably have sold a few bottles and cans and got a couple dollars, but could you believe that some people have made millions or even billions of dollars from trash?
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Ask the Readers: Do You Buy Vouchers?
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Ask the Readers: Do You Regift?
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Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?
Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Way to Beat the Heat?
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4 Tax Mistakes New Parents Make
In the bustle of parenthood, new moms and dads often forget about these huge potential tax savings. Are you making the same mistake?
Ask the Readers: Will You Be Shopping on Black Friday?
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Book Review: Living On An Acre, A Practical Guide to the Self-Reliant Life
Ever since I left the city and crept my way back into my childhood farm house, I have been slowly adjusting to a simpler lifestyle. Living On An Acre has been a steady and dependa
Ask the Readers: Do You Have Pets?
Tell us about your pets and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Books on Uncle Sam's Shelf
I get free books in the mail every year. I don't have to review them, pay postage or do anything else with them. Uncle Sam sends them to me because I ask for them. These publicatio
Big List of Military Discounts
Hundreds of American companies offer discounts to active and veteran service members. Find one of your favorites on this list of 50 popular retailers.
The Best Credit Cards with Anniversary Bonuses
Many credit cards offer anniversary bonuses each year when you renew your card membership as an extra bonus for being a member.
Ask the Readers: What Was the Last Book You Read?
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8 Online Stores With Surprisingly Great Clothing Deals
Discount retailers aren't the only places to get great fashion deals online. Check out these surprising name brand options.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Father's Day on a Budget?
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Guest post at Get Rich Slowly
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
Ask the Readers: Are You Wearing a Costume for Halloween This Year?
Tell us whether you're wearing a costume this Halloween and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
6 Back-to-School Items You Should Always Shop for at the Thrift Store
Back-to-school sales are great, but thrift stores are even better. Discover the best gently used items to buy for your kids.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Look For at Thrift Stores?
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Eco-Capitalism - How to make money from garbage
Most of us probably have sold a few bottles and cans and got a couple dollars, but could you believe that some people have made millions or even billions of dollars from trash?
Help, I Bought a Lemon — Now What Do I Do?
You drove a lemon off the lot, and now you're stuck. Or are you? Take these steps to fix — or forget — that faulty set of wheels.