The Summer of Saving has come to an end. 47 posts in 3 months – the most breakneck pace I’ve written at in the 6 years of this blog. …

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 …

Some of the biggest housing costs you will come across are completely and frustratingly unpredictable. The only thing that is certain is that if you are a homeowner long …

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 …

The Sad Haircut Story: You wake up. Look in the mirror every 4 weeks or so. And say to yourself, “You know, I’m starting to look a little scraggly. …

I’m going to put a wrap on the Summer of Saving series with something that I think is vitally essential to personal finance and life success. Non-coincidentally, it is …

Do you Need Auto Insurance? If you’re not going to get rid of a car, you need auto insurance on it. Just about every state requires at least some …