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I have a friend who works as an actuary. Now if you are anything like me, you’re asking yourself right now, what in the world is an actuary? Do they work with birds? Or maybe they do something legal? Well … …read more

Many people have witnessed the complete obsession over couponing that’s become a hit reality show on TLC, “Extreme Couponing.” This program displays people who have made a sport out of collecting coupons, matching them with grocer deals, and finding a … …read more

Green cars are a hot topic nowadays (as we discussed in my last post about the different types of green cars). But one of the questions I hear most often is, “Will buying me a green car really save me … …read more

If you’ve never heard of a retail energy provider, then it’s lucky you’re reading this post. Basically they can save you money on your utilities without any hassle. It’s all about lowering your bills by choosing where you buy your … …read more

The basics of stocks and mutual funds We’ve already talked about what a stock is and how its price can go up or downin the market, and you are ready to jump in. But according to Bloomberg LP, there are … …read more

You know you should save, but do you? Saving for retirement is sort of like flossing; everyone knows they should do it, but hardly anyone does until they are suffering the consequences of their delay. So if you’ve decided that … …read more

So what is it exactly? A food cooperative, or a food co-op, is a group of people that come together to run a grocery store or another method of distributing food. It comes in two different varieties: retail store and … …read more

Winter has officially begun, and it is, quite probably, here to stay for awhile. For those of us stuck in a place where winter means six months of hiding in the house, we need a way to combat the evils … …read more

So, after the holidays drained my wallet, I’ve been looking for some quick ways to save some money around the house. We already do a pretty good job of keeping our thermostat down (or up in the summer), and we … …read more

Welcome to the New Year and congratulations on those resolutions (if you made them). In honor of the common resolution to finally get organized, we’ve put together a list of five simple ways to organize your home—and by extension your … …read more