Living Well Inexpensively

Scientists, treehuggers, and Al Gore have made it crystal clear that unless we start cleaning up our act, the planet we leave our children will be little more than a smoking, overheated ball of smelly waste. Sadly, trying to save the world by buying a hybrid car and installing solar panels... more >

Since back in the days of Peter the Great, there have been few travel routes more coveted than a jaunt around Europe. It’s a classic journey, no doubt. But who has the money? All those pints of bitter, baguettes, and barrels of oil really add up, especially if you... more >

Our guest blogger today is Kristen Fischer, author of Ramen Noodles, Rent, and Resumes: An After College Guide to Life... more >

If anyone’s leading the “Web 2.0” charge these days it’s foodies—we’ve already brought you sites that tell you what flavors go together or offer meal recommendations based on your mood. But while those are pretty fun to play around with, this week I’ve found two sites that may have even more practical use... more >

Christine Hassler is a life coach and speaker, and she's author of the new book 20 Something Manifesto. In the following excerpt from her book, Hassler describes the art of “smart slacking.” To learn more about her writings... more >

Graduation from my Masters program is near. No permanent job is in sight. Money-saving schemes loom to the fore of my awareness. Fortunately, I am a rat! “Resourceful”, “scavenger”, “survival”—no, “danger”—is my middle name. Here are some money-saving tips... more >

In another edition of “Gradwatch on the NYT,” we troll The New York Times for grad-related stories that might have slipped through the cracks... more >

It’s a perfect storm! Just as I’m beginning to feel physically ill from free iced coffee day at Dunkin’ Donuts (you can’t argue with the Flavorcaster, even when it says “blueberry”), this news hits me: It’s also FREE CHICKEN SANDWICH DAY at McDonald’s... more >

I have a friend. And her father used to be cheap. For example, he'd ask his wife to use as few pieces of toilet paper as possible after going to the bathroom. However, along comes the environmental movement (which, by the way, we're all for), and instead of being cheap... more >