Category: Lifestyle Finance

An interesting discussion ensued last week on my cheap vs. quality vs. luxury post on organic food and whether or not it is a “luxury”. In the post, I …

You’re out for a nice dinner on a special occasion, then all of a sudden the waiter shows up with a bill. You scan down to the bottom to …

There are hundreds, if not thousands of personal finance tactics that can be executed that will leave you better off financially than before you started. Downsizing your home, bike …

We’ve talked a lot about newlywed finances, combining or keeping finances separate in marriage, and how to start a financial conversation with a significant other. When you’re married or …

Even though most so-called “green” cleaners claim to be environmentally friendly and good for you, there really is no federal regulations of what “green” is (“green” is a subjective …

For a personal finance writer, nothing is quite as satisfying as crafting a personal finance lesson to a toilet analogy: “Sometimes the leaks that hurt the most are the …

Cut the Cost of Beer with Homebrewing If you’ve been known to enjoy a pale ale with a burrito or an Irish stout with just about anything (we’re talking …

As you know, I’ve been hyping up bike commuting, in order to cut your transportation costs. I have biked to work for many years and love it. Finding a …