This is a guest post from Andrea Horn, a personal finance instructor, mom of two boys, and creator of Recession Proof Living. Want to get out of debt and …

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 …

I love backpacking. And as this is a finance AND lifestyle blog, I’ve been covering the basics of backpacking lately. Backpacking can save you money over typical vacations every …

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 …

In the last post on buying backpacking gear supplies, there were two noticeable things left out by design – food and clothing. Why? It’s hard to survive without either …

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 …

Troubleshoot the Check Engine Light, for Free Even if you find a good mechanic, if you’re like me, you shiver at the thought of paying hundreds of dollars for …

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 …