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9 Shortcuts for Money Management in Record Time

Time. It’s a universal constant and a universal complaint. We all get the same amount, and most of us treat it as a precious commodity. We also complain about how little of it we have. We read books and blog posts about how to get more time, which really means using the time we already [...]

9 Appliance Repair Tips for Renters

A few weeks ago, the refrigerator in our apartment went out, leaving us without a way to keep food fresh. This is the story of how we dealt with it.

6 Essential Money Habits for Success

In his recent webinar, Leo Babauta explains that the key to reaching your goals is creating consistent habits. What are the habits I would recommend for success with money?

Top 10 Tips for Saving Money on a New Baby

Now that my son is nearly 14 months, I take a look back at everything we’ve learned in the first year and share my Top 10 frugality tips for raising a baby.

2011 Tax-Time Tips: 3rd Edition

Tax time is always a fun time in our house–mostly because I try to get them done as fast as possible. Here are a few of my tips for 2010.

Track Your Actionable Net Worth Instead

Instead of tracking your complete net worth every month, try only tracking what you can affect directly–your “actionable” net worth, for a more complete short-term picture.

How to Manage Money When You’re Overwhelmed

Life is about phases–sometimes we’re free to do many things, but many times we’re overwhelmed. How can we keep our finances headed in the right direction when we’re underwater?

3 Ways to Tame a Yo-Yo Power Bill

Some of us can experience crazy swings in our power bills from month to month due to weather or other factors. Here are three strategies that will help you cope with a power bill that looks more like the stock market chart.

Five Easy Ways to Save on Laundry

You don’t want to make your own detergent, but you still want to save some dough when it comes to laundry. Well, this post is just for you.

The Quickest Way to Calculate a Restaurant Tip

Many people are simply not that great with math. If you’ve ever thrown your hands up helplessly at the restaurant when trying to calculate a tip, this one’s for you. There’s a quick trick I use to calculate my tips that doesn’t require pulling out the cell phone and finding my calculator app. Here’s the [...]

Test it in Your Money Lab

Ever wonder if a new and innovative money system would work in your situation? When it comes to money, you can pretty much test to your heart’s content. It takes a bit more work (you have to keep your existing system active), but it lets you evaluate and explore. I call this my “money lab.” [...]

How Can I Make It as a Single Parent?

A reader is freaking out about her finances with a baby on the way. As a single parent, how can we help her understand her options when it comes to earning income and spending wisely?

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