Cutting the Cord: Alternatives to Cable TV
– 20somethingfinance.com/

There is, no doubt, loads of crap television out there. And if you sit there, channel flipping, and let yourself get sucked in, your time, mind, and soul can atrophy.
There is also some smart, informative, and really entertaining purpose-driven television out there…
Looking at Frugality as an Investment
– thesimepledollar.com
As we’ve discussed before, an average American family with two children – a seven year old and a ten year old – spends $1,252 a month on food according to the USDA’s liberal food plan.
If that family adopted just a few frugal practices and were able to switch their food spending to the USDA’s low-cost plan, the family is now spending just $826…
If that family adopted just a few frugal practices and were able to switch their food spending to the USDA’s low-cost plan, the family is now spending just $826…
Anne and Matt, May 2013 Net Worth
– consumerismcommentary.com/

$100 for Happiness
– punchdebtintheface.com
What items, for less than $100, can you buy that will greatly increase your quality of life? Here’s what I’ve come up with…
1. A great pair of sandals. I put my first pair of Rainbows 9 years ago and have never looked back. Totally worth the $60ish bucks.
2. Foam mattress topper. If you keep your eyes peeled, you can find some screaming deals on memory foam mattress toppers…
1. A great pair of sandals. I put my first pair of Rainbows 9 years ago and have never looked back. Totally worth the $60ish bucks.
2. Foam mattress topper. If you keep your eyes peeled, you can find some screaming deals on memory foam mattress toppers…
When lifestyle inflation isn’t even fun
– getrichslowly.org/blog
This post is from staff writer Kristin Wong. When I think of lifestyle inflation, I think of going to my favorite sushi restaurant every weekend. I think of buying the pricey cashmere sweater I’ve been eyeing and then buying ten more expensive sweaters. I think of spending weekends on yachts and drinking champagne while a guy on a violin serenades me…
A Checklist for Quitting Your Job
– moneysmartlife.com

It’s important to realize, though, that quitting your job isn’t something that you can just do on a whim…
Remote Deposit-ING DIRECT
– financialhighway.com/
It’s finally here, ING DIRECT is the first financial institution in Canada to offer remote cheque deposit. Cheque-In allows ING DIRECT customers to remotely deposit cheques, customers can use their mobile devices and ING DIRECT’s mobile app to take a picture of the front and back of the cheque and upload it, the funds will […
Do You Want Your TV to Watch You?
– moneytalksnews.com

Gallup recently released their annual State of the American Workplace report which informs us that 70% of the American workforce is at least “not engaged” at work. Making up that 70% number are 52% who are “not engaged” and 18% who are “actively disengaged”.
Maybe these less than engaged employees should have asked these 5 questions before applying for the job…
Maybe these less than engaged employees should have asked these 5 questions before applying for the job…
How to Buy Affordable Life Insurance
– wisebread.com
Some people might call it frugal. I like to call it cheap. But I’m not afraid to be cheap. I hate paying something when I know that I can get it cheaper somewhere else and the last thing that I want to pay more for is life insurance.
Hey, this is Jeff Rose from WiseBread.com.
I want to talk to you today about getting affordable life insurance…
Hey, this is Jeff Rose from WiseBread.com.
I want to talk to you today about getting affordable life insurance…
5 Basic Rules for Growing Your Wealth
– moneyning.com/

Sometimes it makes sense to get back to financial basics. It’s easy to lose sight of the simple things when it comes to finances. You start to focus on complex strategies for growing wealth or try to get involved in the latest fad. The reality, though, is that the foundation for long-term wealth is built from the basics…
5 Tools to Help you Manage a Small Business from anywhere in the World
– youngadultmoney.com/

4 Budget Friendly Adventures in Christchurch, New Zealand
– budgetblonde.com

Editors Note: When I read Mark’s post, I knew I had to publish it! The reason is that I have actually been to Christchurch, New Zealand! I went right before my junior year of high school with a huge group of students…
How A Structured Note Can Save Value Investors From A Bad Trade
– financialsamurai.com

Back in December 2012 I started geting interested in Apple (AAPL). The stock had fallen from $705 down to the low $500s as investors began to sour on its margins, the CEO, and the competitive landscape with Samsung launching a 5″ smartphone called the Galaxy S4.
One simple investing screen I use to find ideas is to see what stocks have fallen at least 20% in a six month period…
Top Ten Assets Owned by Millionaires
– freemoneyfinance.com
Dr. Thomas Stanley lists the top ten assets owned by millionaires (with the percentage of total wealth in each asset class) as follows:
1. Investment real estate (17.7)2. Closely held stocks (14.5)3. Publicly traded stock (12.6)4. Retirement assets (11.4)5. Personal residence (9.2)6. Insurance (7…
4 Reasons Why Traveling Alone Rocks
– prairieEcothrifter.com

The $750 “No Excuses” Hustler Giveaway!
– budgetsaresexy.com/

Okay guys, If you’ve been sitting on your patukuses waiting to start that side hustle of yours, now’s your chance to get on it! My friends at Deals2Buy.com and I are partnering up to give one of you lucky s.o.b.s $750 worth of whatever it is you need to get that hustle of yours launched and out the door…
Adjusted Cost Base: How To Calculate Your ACB
– canadianfinanceblog.com
