Since Mother’s Day is coming up, I thought it would be nice to pay tribute to all the mothers out there and all the things they do for their kids. This graphic takes a playful look at some of the … Continue reading
How Happy is the Meal You’re Paying For (Infographic)
Dream On: Why Sleep is So Important (Infographic)
The People’s Tech Revolution (Infographic)
Retirement: Are You Just Throwing Money at a Number?
Have you seen the commercial from ING where the guy is out walking his dog carrying a sign with something like $1,086,532 in cut-out numbers? A neighbor stops to ask him, “What you got there?” The man explains it is … Continue reading
How to Cure a Holiday Spending Hangover?
Did you indulge in a few too many purchases this Christmas? Between sales for pre-Black Friday, Black Friday, early-bird Christmas, and the day after Christmas, it was almost hard not to overspend, unless you possess an iron frugal will. We … Continue reading
5 Ways to Get Through College Without Debt (and a Scholarship Offer)
I accumulated a good bit of debt when I went to college. Initially, I attended a school I really couldn’t afford, but it was by far my favorite school, it was relatively close to home, and I went with my … Continue reading
Why I Stopped Contributing to My 401k
One of the major benefits of a 401k is it allows you to divert taxes on today’s income to your retirement years, when ideally you will find yourself in a lower tax bracket. Of course, that benefit is not always … Continue reading
A Fruitful Search for a Frugal Computer
I’ve been meaning to buy a new laptop for a while now, but I’m as hesitant as anyone else is to throw down thousands of dollars on something that might be outdated in a year or two. I’ve already considered … Continue reading