Writing about money? Try this handy Recession Sentence Builder

It can be challenging to write about the same topic for months/years on end without repeating yourself. And coming up with new and exciting angles about the recession is next to impossible... Read more »

Tale of victory (follow up to the ‘Tale of impulse and regret’)

Back in March, I told you a sad story about my decision to buy half a couch. Well, I have an update! It took some time and effort, but I found... Read more »

Biggest money mistake may be on your resume

When asked about their biggest money mistakes, most people talk about mistakes made with the money they've already earned. Generally, the mistakes are along the lines of "I should have starting saving... Read more »

Camping: a low cost vacation alternative

It doesn't take a large investment of cash to have a great family vacation this summer. You can find many destinations a short car trip away to pitch a tent and enjoy... Read more »

The ups and downs of library fees

"I'll bring it back on time ... I'll bring it back late.... Oh, what are you going to do? Charge me a... Read more »

Do you get a deal at the dollar stores?

A local drug store went out of business last year leaving a big empty box in our neighborhood. Neighbors hoped that the space would be filled with a health food store—even going... Read more »

Look like a star without spending like one

We all want to look our best, but the cost of beauty can be pretty high. According to a report published by American Salon, the average haircut for women ranges from $21... Read more »

How to drive down you vacation budget

The 4th of July holiday weekend is typically the busiest time for auto travel. According to AAA, more than 37 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles over this holiday weekend... Read more »

Staycation: new word, old concept

Merriam-Webster recently announced their new words for 2009. In addition to many tech-related words such as vlog and webisode, one of the new words added to this year's version of the dictionary... Read more »

Cruising right past my budget

This week, we're talking travel! I recently went on what was supposed to be an inexpensive trip. Being a first time cruiser, I wasn’t fully aware of the costs associated with sea... Read more »