Pecuniarities

Hey everyone, I won’t be so presumptuous as to think that you’ve all been sitting on the edge of your computer chair F5-ing your browser window every 5 minutes to check for my next blog post, overwhelmed with concern as to where I’ve gone, but if you have, thank you for your loyal readership. [...]

Don’t take “Free” things at face value. Remember the hidden and indirect costs such as gas, time, gratuity as well as applicable terms and conditions.

Many people blame credit cards and credit card companies for consumer debt. But only one person is responsible for your debt. You.

Well, it has been quite a week here at Pecuniarities. Our first giveaway has officially ended and we are in the process of selecting a winner. The identity of the winner will be announced on the contest page after we have received confirmation of eligibility and address to send the subscription to. We also hosted [...]

An elegant and unforgettable way to wrap a present

Mimic one of natures miracles by giving jewelry, money, a small gift or an engagement ring inside a pretty eggshell that must be cracked open by the recipient. The broken eggshell may be kept as a memento of the occasion.
You will need:
1 egg per gift
Clear nail polish [...]

Tiny leaks and evaporation put a constant drain on your resources. As discussed in our previous post, From Pennies One Million Dollars Grow, a few cents saved here and there can add up to be a significant amount. Here we offer 101 suggestions for plugging expenditures in various aspects of your life – around the [...]

While browsing the WiseBread Forums today, I came across an interesting thread in which a member asks: Is “Simple Living” Just Another Term for “Giving Up”?
Several members responded with various opinions:

There is a difference between simple living and forced poverty.
Not everyone enjoys the rat race.
It’s a choice.
It’s a form of retirement.
Some live the frugal [...]