Tough economic times can inspire a lot of creativity when it comes to new business ideas. For example, though a recession was in full-swing, 2010 saw the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity in decades, according to the Kaufman Foundation. But…
Last week, thieves broke into my dad’s home and stole his TV, his laptop, and a whole bunch of other stuff. Most of the items, luckily, are easily replaced. And he wasn’t home at the time, which is the biggest…
Have you ever read the directions on the back of your laundry detergent? You know, where it says “Use 2/3 cup for heavy loads, 1/2 cup for lighter loads,” and so on. The problem with these directions, and with a…
I recently made the transition from home owner to renter. And although that transition has been a happy and fun experience, there’s one issue that has come as bit of a shock. The loft space I’m renting is not very…
If someone asked you what the best money you ever spent was, would you know the answer? I would. For me, the best money I ever spent was on my Lasik eye surgery three years ago. The $2,500 I spent…
Just one look in my closet and you’ll think I spend all my money on clothing. It’s not that it’s stuffed full of clothes. In fact, the opposite is true; I have fewer clothes than most people. But the clothes…
If you’ve just discovered you’re about to have a baby, then you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, especially if it’s your first. You’ve got to get a stroller, a crib, a diaper bag, changing table, and about five million…
Many folks out there have a love-hate relationship with buying in bulk. On an intellectual level, you know you’re saving money when you go to a place like Costco or Sam’s Club to buy bulk foods – and who can…
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