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…
This article is being contributed by Fred @ One Project Closer. A few weeks back I wrote about the costs of international adoption. That article was based on our experience adopting twin boys from Guatemala in 2007. Today I’m back with the details on one method for reducing the out-of-pocket cost of adoption in the…
No matter what situation you find yourself in when it comes to seeking a new job, it’s important to take into account your wealth. Whether you’re seeking a promotion, trying to force your way out of unemployment or just start fresh in a new sector, your salary must remain one of the key factors. It’s…
I recently found out about a brand new smartphone app that allows beer lovers to find deals on hard-to-find craft beers. The app is being demonstrated publicly for the first time this weekend at the Great American Beer Festival in my hometown of Denver, CO. “This is the first smartphone app that lets beer lovers find…