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Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Any Occasion

Whether you are on your way to a birthday party, or a Christmas dinner, you don't want to show up empty-handed. Finding a last-minute gift may seem like a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some ideas you can use to purchase a last-minute gift on the fly...

How To Receive Faxes Online (…Plus Other Free Business Services)

Faxing, conference calls, business cards, and teleconferencing are a few things that large companies can do with ease, but small businesses need all the help they can get. Here are some FREE business resources that will come in handy... Here are some free business resources that will come in handy...

Frugal Christmas Ideas – Be Merry Without Going Broke

There are lots of fun and simple ways to provide gifts for all of your loved ones without putting yourself in the poor house. Here are some ideas for ways to have a frugal but merry Christmas this year...

Should We Really Start Stockpiling Food?

Some experts claim that we should be stockpiling foods in anticipation of rising food prices -- a sign of lean times ahead, based on our current economy. But how do you know what kinds of foods to stockpile? And exactly how much should you be storing away?

How To Dress Frugally: The Ever-Popular ‘Frugal Uniform’

I seem to have developed a standard uniform for everyday dress. I am sure other frugal people can attest to this. For me, the frugal uniform consists of dressing primarily in comfortable black slacks and black or white shirts. For others, it may mean wearing jeans and t-shirts. I know a few frugal men who stick to gray and navy slacks with white shirts.

Dumpster Diving In Your Own Home: Sometimes You Have To Pick Through The Trash

As I've become more and more frugal, I've also become more prone to collect clutter. My family members don't get it. So, to combat my family's nonchalant attitude about tossing out useful items, I have become a garbage snoop. Here are just a few of the things my family has forced me to do to save money...

Should You Insure Your Appliances? What About Extended Warranties?

I don't purchased extended warranties and service plans from department stores that try to sell them to you whenever you buy appliances and electronics. I'm more apt to buy a Home Service Plan instead. Here's why...

We Love Ring Central Fax & Toll-Free Phone Options For Small Business Owners

We used to use free programs like eFax for receiving faxes and FaxZero for sending faxes. For a couple of years now, we've been using RingCentral instead. It's not free like eFax and FaxZero are. But, in our opinion, RingCentral is the best option for small business owners like us. We use it all the time. Here's why...

Getting Rid Of Affluenza: Over-Consumption, Waste & Environmental Decay

A recent PBS program, Escape from Affluenza gave some intersting solutions to relieve stress, waste, over consumption, and environmental decay. Here are my favorite tips from the show and the accompanying website...

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