Is the “cash for clunkers” program suspended or not?
There's been a lot of press lately about the 'œcash for clunkers' program, formally known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, a $1 billion government program that helps consumers purchase…
Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your 20’s & 30’s
Beth Kobliner is a certified financial junkie. She has written about personal finance for the New York Times, Glamour, and Money Magazine. She has appeared on "Oprah" and "The Today…
S’ More Than Camp
If summer vacation for you means campfires, s'mores, and nature, then Camp Camp may be for you. Camp Camp started over 12 years ago and offers a 'œfun and distinctive…
Vlog: How to Buy a Used Car
So while we look for a new vlogger to take over where Clint left off, here is a video about how to buy a used car from my new favorite…
Bike Commuting: Cycle Maintenance Part 2
If you're looking to tackle the more advanced stuff in order to keep your ride preforming well, don't be scared. It's actually pretty easy. The cool thing about bikes, is…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Ditch Those Water Bottles
It's summer time, so it's not surprising that most people carry around bottled water as if it were a pacifier. I live in the desert. Water is a must. But…
Freelancers: Are you experiencing a Self-Employed Depression?
The phenomenon of a Self-Employed Depression was written about recently in The New York Times Magazine. Emily Bazelon coined the term as she described the effects of the recession on…
The Importance of Tracking Expenses
The other day I helped a friend establish a budget. We did what most people do and set up categories that were meaningful to him and filled in either known…
My Financial Implosion: Vacation on No Money
'œVacation is what you take when you can't take what you've been taking any longer.' '“ Unknown This week, my wife and I are on vacation. We didn't actually…
(The Frugal) Day Tripper
...One way ticket yeah! And I do hereby apologize to the Beatles! Not everyone can get the time (or afford) to take off a week for a little relaxation. Nor…