In order to provide for ourselves and our families we all have to work. Some people have the luxury of working for themselves, but many work for someone else. For those who work for someone, or for a corporation, they are not stuck with the wage provided. They can not only work on the side…
There are many reasons why a person decides to go green, and there are just as many ways. However, it always seems that going green and being environmentally friendly is more expensive than not. While there are some expensive products that can make you have the greenest house on the block, there are other cheaper…
Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I seem to undertake more projects at home. Maybe it’s because I have more time on my hands, or maybe it’s because I have family in town that can help (or force help upon me). Either way, I believe that doing “do-it-yourself” projects are great ways to save money…
Because of the advancement in technology over the years it has become possible for many workers to do their jobs from home. Whether you plan to work from home full time or just part time, you need to set up your office properly. Without the right setup, you might find it hard to get your…
In some ways, it can feel a little sacrilegious to talk about paring down Thanksgiving. After all, it’s a holiday all about celebrating the abundance in our lives. But the truth of the matter is that planning an enormous meal for a horde of guests is an expensive prospect, particularly if you follow the dining-room-table-is-groaning-under-the-weight-of-food…
Winter is rapidly approaching, and those who live in climates that get cold in the winter know that it is the time of year where their bills start to rise. Heating a house is expensive. Combine that with the fact that it is darker outside so the lights and TV are running more means that…
Talking about money is a hard thing to do. It’s one of the great taboos of our culture, among friends, co-workers and even family members. Money is also one of the top contenders for conflicts that consume relationships. It’s estimated that conflicts around financial matters are the driving force of a majority of divorces. Why…