All of a sudden, much of the country seems to have turned into Arizona, with a hot, dry summer coming on the heels of a …
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At the Root of Every Problem Today Is … Fashion?
The list of ills being blamed on the fashion industry includes sweatshops, child labor, the worldwide culture of greed, rampant consumerism, warped self-images, eating disorders, pollution, water shortages, “spiritual and psychic …
112 Money Tips: Smart Home Renovations, a Guy’s Guide to At-Home Dinner Dates, and Savings Strategies Too Extreme for Most
This week’s roundup also features tips from a couple who manage to throw a wedding for mere $2,500.
New Year’s Resolutions: The Good, the Bad, and the Annoying
Resolutions made as a new year arrives tend to come in two main categories, with a goal to do something that’s good for you, or to kick some bad habit. There’s also a third category of resolutions—one that resolution-makers should probably keep to themselves.
Weight Loss with No Gimmicks, No Pain, and No Costs
What could this miracle product be?
Going on a Hunger Strike to Dispute a $3,400 Water Bill
Desperate economic situations sometimes call for desperate, over-the-top, borderline-crazy measures. Rather than see his home taken in foreclosure proceedings, one Ohio man bulldozed the property before the bank could seize it. Rather than bite the bullet and somehow figure out a way to get her torn rotator cuff treated by a doctor, one …
Fix a Leak Week
The average American family wastes 10,000 gallons of water annually due to leaks and drips that could be easily repaired.
Bottled Water Taste Test Challenge
If recent consumer spending is any indication, the best bottled water is … cheap bottled water.
In the Future: No More … Well, No More Lots of Things
When the calendar changes, it’s a natural time to look back and look forward, to gauge trends, scratch one’s head, and make predictions that will appear laughable in a few years. According to various prognosticators, because of new technology, rising costs, changing cultural attitudes and spending habits, and the ever-present desire to …
Ten Odd Lessons the Recession Has Taught Us
The recession has provided a moment to step back and contemplate, to come to a truer understanding of life lessons like that happiness is not derived from material things. The financial downturn has also passed along some slightly odd teachings, like that fewer people die at the workplace when there are fewer people actually at work.
Is This the End of Bottled Water?
The recession and the green movement are forces that crisscross and team up in many ways. Goods that are disposable or used briefly before heading to landfills are not cool—because they’re both expensive and environmentally unfriendly. Hybrid cars are attractive because you save on gas in the course of decreasing your impact on Mother …
Ten Ways to Save a Little Money, or Make a Little Bit on the Side
Create a little side business to take advantage of the recession-era atmosphere. Start raising some chickens. Avoid car dealerships for oil changes and routine maintenance. Consider selling your home and relocating to a cave. And other ways to improve your financial outlook, if not necessarily your quality of life.
