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Awake at the Wheel

By Jonathan Fields

Review: How to Be the Family CFO

Every other Sunday, The Simple Dollar reviews a personal finance book.

Quick Workplace Lunch Ideas

A year ago on Unclutterer

2008 Barbecue accessory essentialsIt is the middle of winter, so what better time to dream about heading outside in the warm summertime air for a good old fashioned barbecue?

Using Twitter to Save Money: Ten People I’ve Found Worth Following for Savings

Perhaps my favorite online development over the last year or so has been the explosion of Twitter. For those living under a rock who have not yet heard about Twitter, it’s pretty simple: it’s like instant messaging except everyone can read conversations and join in.

Career Renegade: Make a Living Doing What You Love

“You don’t have to be world-class great to make a great living doing what you love,” Jonathan Fields writes in Career Renegade, “if you are willing to step outside the box, approach your passion differently, find innovative ways to mine that passion for money, and work like crazy to make it happen.”

Incorporating as a Freelancer: The Questions You Need to Ask

Most freelancers automatically set up business as sole proprietors. In most countries, running a sole proprietorship is as simple as hanging out your shingle — the government only cares whether you pay your taxes on time.

Add Some Spice to Intimacy

Even the best recipes benefit from adding a favorite spice. Intimacy is about more than the physical act of sex–it also includes a strong emotional connection with another person.

15 Investing Tips From A #1 Wall Street Stock Picker

By Julie RainsI just finished reading “Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is” by Natalie Pace, who has been ranked as a #1 Wall Street Stock Picker by TipsTraders.com.

The Art of Manliness Weekly Roundup

Here are some interesting links to peruse while you kickback this weekend: Cowboy Bob’s Western Values. A new blog dedicated to gaining insight from the cowboy mythology of movies and folklore.

Accused of Being a Cheapskate

A few days ago, I was giving a phone interview about The Simple Dollar and general frugality and personal finance topics when the interviewer threw me a bit of a curveball. After hearing me talk about frugality for a bit, he pauses for a second, then asks if he can be honest with me. He then tells me that from his perspective, the things that I do are cheap.

Fashion on a Budget: Organizing and Updating Your Wardrobe for Spring

This is a guest post from Carrie at Less is More. My own “fashion” is limited to Costco and Goodwill, so it’s difficult for me to offer advice for those who want to dress for success. Carrie has some tips for those who need to be fashionable and still save on clothes.

Tiramisu: The Perfect Recipe For Love

I can’t remember when I first had tiramisu, but it must have been before that night. How could I have missed it?