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Six Ways to Get Free Massage
I heard on NPR last week that some financial analysts are officially using the word recession to describe the state of the American economy. Finally, the suits are understanding what…
Tipping Etiquette: From Strippers to Hairdressers
In this series on tipping we've covered everything from the tip on outrageously expensive wine to the hair splitting minutia of tipping on tax. I learned that you're supposed to…
SmartyPig: Social networking meets good old-fashioned savings
Giveaway alert: read this entire post for the chance to win a SmartyPig $100 gift card. SmartyPig reminds me of the days when my grandmother made weekly deposits to her…
Making Money from Your Old Hobbies
I love comics and I don't buy them anymore, but I used to have old X-men, Captain America, Batman, etc. And though I loved to read comic books, to actually…
How to save money on your prescription medications.
'œHealth care is a '˜luxury good''. '“ Charles Wheelan, Here's the health care hint of the week: use a pill splitter. This tip and others courtesy of RN Central's post…
Save $250 a Day by Traveling Green
Kimberly and Elizabeth are the co-founders of Go Green Travel Green. As life partners and avid travelers, they're committed to reducing their environmental impact. In addition to being eco-conscious, they're…
“Keep the Change” from Bank of America: Can change add up to savings?
'œWith our national savings rate well below one-percent, it is imperative that the government embrace innovative and cost-effective means of boosting personal savings.' '“ Jim Cooper In December, I interviewed…
Fun with money – The US Dollar!
I thought that I'd take a little break from business and have some fun, with money. As a kid I learned how to make a T-shirt with a dollar-bill. This…
Make Life Easier: My Three Money Hacks
A good hack is all about efficiency: hacking a task might accomplish it better, but mostly it's about making things happen faster and less painfully. Personal finance is full of…
More on Goal-Setting: Running and Finances
I put a good amount of energy into organizing and planning my finances--I mention this because I'm sure you haven't noticed, what with my being a personal finance blogger and…