Many people are making resolutions to give back to their communities and charitable organizations that have impacted their lives. Others are responding to the calls for aid in Hait
These buzzy insects are important for pollination, but they're not quite fun when they're within stinging distance of your front door. Here's how to deal with them.
MIB. No, it's not the alien-hunting agency Men In Black; it's the illness-hunting agency Medical Information Bureau. And you may not know it, but they could
When I lived in Berkeley I loved taking public transportation, and since I was such a bus aficionado I did not learn to drive until I was 20. Right now I live in San Mateo where t
Learning the ins and out of managing money can be daunting, especially for young adults. Master these financial fundamentals to get off to a good start.
I'm trying yet another task management system and I think I've found a keeper. I've been on a search for quite some time, and while many people have strong opinions on their favori
As a supplement to my last post about using WordPress to set up a personal or business website for free (minus the price of domain name registration and/or hosting), here are some ideas for [more]
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Give? (Chance to win $20!)
Many people are making resolutions to give back to their communities and charitable organizations that have impacted their lives. Others are responding to the calls for aid in Hait
The 6 Craziest Things People Have Done to Land a Job
What's it take to land a job these days? For these six job-seekers, it took creativity, daring, and in one case, about 2,000 hours of game design.
How to Get Rid of Bees
These buzzy insects are important for pollination, but they're not quite fun when they're within stinging distance of your front door. Here's how to deal with them.
Here's How Rich You'd Be If You Stopped Driving
What would you rather have — a car or a house? Once you recognize how much a car really costs, you may rethink how you get around.
MIB: The Big Brother for Insurance Companies
MIB. No, it's not the alien-hunting agency Men In Black; it's the illness-hunting agency Medical Information Bureau. And you may not know it, but they could
Five Reasons Why I Love Public Transportation
When I lived in Berkeley I loved taking public transportation, and since I was such a bus aficionado I did not learn to drive until I was 20. Right now I live in San Mateo where t
Essential Money Lessons for Recent Grads
Learning the ins and out of managing money can be daunting, especially for young adults. Master these financial fundamentals to get off to a good start.
5 Easy Recipes Perfect for the Traveling Chef
All you need is a basic, stocked kitchen and widely available ingredients to prepare these travel-friendly recipes.
13 Great Reasons to Quit Your Job
You have your "I quit" speech down pat, but you're still not sure? See if these reasons don't convince you it's time to make the leap.
5 Benefits of a Task Management System
I'm trying yet another task management system and I think I've found a keeper. I've been on a search for quite some time, and while many people have strong opinions on their favori
The Economics of Marriage and Health - Til Death Do Us Part
Studies have shown that a healthy marriage could translate into a healthy heart, not to mention saving money on health care or an expensive divorce.
The 5 Best Electric Blankets
Need some extra warmth from your blanket when the cold weather sets in? Stay nice and warm in one of these five comfy electric blankets.
What to Do After Losing Your Social Security Card
A lost Social Security card is easy to replace. Things become a little dicier, though, if your number falls into the wrong hands.
17 Ways to Serve Potatoes on St. Patrick's Day
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, pour yourself a pint and cook up some of these perfectly festive (and frugal!) potato dishes.
A Beginner’s Guide to Frugal Living
The path to frugality has many detours, and even the experts make mistakes. Here are seven things to keep in mind as you find your own road.
The Financial Perks of Being in Your 20s
From student loans to pitiful pay, you may wonder if there are any financial perks to being young. Good news! There are many.
5 Financial Risks Worth Taking
It can be hard to put our money "at risk." It can be even riskier not to.
A (by no means definitive) list of some cool (and free!) additions for your blog or website
As a supplement to my last post about using WordPress to set up a personal or business website for free (minus the price of domain name registration and/or hosting), here are some ideas for [more]
The Cost of Giving Baby a Bad Name
Americans (and many other cultures) have always enjoyed the artistic license of being able to name their children whatever they fancy. When nam
The good life on less energy--even in the US
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must