Pecuniarities

Apologies for our tardiness in posting for Blog Action Day which was Oct. 15, 2008. On Oct. 14th, our site was blocked due to server overload and we had to move to a new hosting company. I emailed Leo Babauta at Blog Action Day to ask if I could still participate a few days late [...]

The difference between justification and optimism in spending money, the importance of fostering an awareness of indirect costs, and how taking a “free” offer when you don’t need it doesn’t make you smart.

You may not know it, but you may be waging long term biological warfare on yourself and your family. There is increasing awareness about the harmful effects of exposure to chemicals such as pesticides and household cleaners, but did you know that air fresheners are also poisons?
History has taught the human race that bad smells [...]

Financial, health and moral reasons to slow down.

Hold a “Financial Lent” or fast to see what luxuries you can live without and how much money you can save by cutting back or giving it up altogether.

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

Thanks to these recent blog carnivals for including my post on Frugal and Meaningful Valentine’s Day Gift & Date Ideas:

Carnival of Personal Finance 190: Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?
Festival of Frugality: Singles Awareness Edition