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…
While trying to live a frugal life we often skip some of the luxuries that others splurge on. Instead of going with a full blown theater room, a smaller cozier setup might be preferred. But there are times when things wear out, need updated, or you have set aside money for a specific item that…
My daughter is now almost 2 weeks old and life is perfect. We have had a couple of rough nights, but my wife and I are really using good teamwork to get through the tough first few weeks. I want to thank everyone who has dropped me a note via email or Twitter the past…
Many people who are visiting One Smart Dollar will have already taken the steps to set up a savings plan. But there are always those who need encouragement, and there are often new readers that have yet to see just how easy it is to start saving. There is a right way to design a…
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…