Save Money by Teaming w...

US News lists 10 unusual ways to save money . Tip #1 is as follows: Share With Your Neighbors. When it comes to buying food or paying for things such as the Internet or Netflix, rally the troops (aka your neighbors) to save some money. Split the cost of Internet and Netflix with a few...

Reader Profile: RF...

The following is the latest post on my new “Reader Profiles” series. Each post in this series details the financial situation and challenges of an FMF reader. The purpose of this series is to help us all identify with people like us (in similar situations — not all will...

How to Live Like Royalt...

Here’s an idea for the majority of Americans looking at a retirement of barely getting by and/or working until they are 85: retire to a place where you can live like royalty for $900 a month. US News gives us the highlights : Americans Wendy and David Justice enjoy a lifestyle they...

Effective Networking...

The following is an excerpt reprinted with permission from What Color Is Your Parachute? Guide to Job-Hunting Online, Sixth Edition: Blogging, Career Sites, Gateways, Getting Interviews, Job Boards, Job Search … Resumes, Research Sites, Social Networking . Copyright © 2011 by Mark...

7 Types of Common Craig...

It used to be that when you wanted to find an apartment for rent, buy a used car, or pick up used, secondhand items like furniture or a washer and dryer, you looked in the classified section of the newspaper. But like with most other things these days, the Internet has taken over and...

29 Bartering & Swap...

Bartering for goods and services is a centuries-old art. Recently, the idea of trading with your neighbors and within your community has received a big boost and taken on a modern spin. Combining our often-materialistic, ownership-based society with the Internet’s ability to bring...

How NOT to Use a Credit...

Have you ever heard someone talk about how they use their credit card and just had to shake your head? Though the Internet is filled with good advice on how to use credit cards and rewards wisely, some people are just not getting the message. Of course, what’s really going on is...

What Is Etsy (Review) â...

Are you looking for a vintage bag? Or maybe a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork to go above your mantel? Look no further than Etsy, an online Internet marketplace where thousands of artists, designers, and crafters market their wares. It’s my go-to website for contemporary fine art,...

The One Step to Save th...

The Bucks Blog lists the one tip it believes will save you a bundle on a car purchase as follows: If you’re in the market for a new car and don’t want to buy it online, here’s a helpful car shopping tip from Edmunds.com: When you walk into the dealer, ask to work with an Internet...

How to Set Up a Home Me...

From family photos and wedding videos to our favorite songs and movies, we have a wealth of digital content on our computers. But while you may have invested in a high-quality external monitor, chances are you’re viewing images and video on a relatively small computer screen, and...