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Hopefully, the catchy title sucked you in. We previously covered what backpacking gear to purchase, what food and clothing to bring, and how to properly train for backpacking. All of that stuff is great and …
The “Cash for Clunkers” bill has passed both the House and the Senate and is expected to be signed by President Obama shortly. The bill is intended to boost U.S. auto sales while encouraging people …
Since this is a finance AND lifestyle blog, I’ve been covering the basics of backpacking lately. You save money over typical vacations every time you hike, get to experience the great outdoors, and challenge yourself …
How much do you make? $50K a year? OK… how much do you really make? Yeah, your real wage. The answer may surprise you. When looking at the larger personal finance picture, it’s important to …
In the last post on buying backpacking supply gear, there were two noticeable things left out by design – food and clothing. Why? It’s hard to survive without either – but almost equally as challenging …
The Benefits of Backpacking
Whether doing a week-long trek through the Grand Canyon, or a two night weekend hike at a nearby state park, backpacking has a number of great benefits and is relatively cheap in …
Troubleshoot the Check Engine Light for Free
If you’re like me you shiver at the thought of paying hundreds of dollars for major vehicle repairs. Well, the dreaded ’service engine’ or ‘check engine’ light came on …
Kiplinger recently highlighted its 2009 list of the top 10 cities. The list had a heavy focus on cities that have steady or growing employment levels. You’ll notice that many of the 10 cities are …
Could a Peace Corps job be for you?
Despite nearly a 4.0 GPA at a respected university, resume counseling, and mock interview practice, I had a very hard time finding a job upon graduation. At least …
Chrysler (who also owns the Dodge and Jeep brands) is forcing 789 dealerships to close, leaving about 44,000 vehicles at a potential bargain for you. These dealers basically have until June 9th, when their franchise …
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