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It’s Genetic: My Family History of Dumpster Diving
My grandfather grew up during the Great Depression and though I have very few memories of him--he died right before my thirteenth birthday--I remember the stories. Someone told a story…
Bike Commuting: Bike Locking Your Bike Pt. 2
I've recently moved to a big city, and not just a big city, but one notorious for bike theft. I consider myself pretty good at locking bikes, but after hearing…
Posting Reviews
When I'm contemplating making a purchase outside of my daily expenses, one of the first things I do before I spend any money is power up my computer and check…
How to write a book and publish it for under $1000
Since I write books and have self-published I sometimes get asked: How does a person go about writing a book and then publishing it? In this article I will share…
Fee Free Weekends in National Parks
On August 15 - 16, 2009 the United States National Park System will offer a fee-free weekend at over 100 National Parks. This is an incredible savings as the fees…
The cost to eradicate bed bugs
Jeanine knows someone who is having a costly ordeal with getting rid of bed bugs. At this point, I think he's spent over a thousand dollars and he's not even…
Vlog: How to Buy a Used Car
So while we look for a new vlogger to take over where Clint left off, here is a video about how to buy a used car from my new favorite…
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your “Apple Tax” Dollars
Last week I got a new toy in the mail: a shiny new 13" MacBook Pro. It's a gorgeous machine! It's sturdy, ergonomic, and - of course -…
4 Elements of the Perfect Price List
Are you able to spot a bargain when you see it? Can you look at a sales flyer or a coupon and know that it's a good deal? I…
College Rescue Sales
It's that time of year here at colleges across the country and students are packing up to move home. Of course, for one reason or another students don't want to…