September 30th, 2009 06:09pm

Free reading

by John.Records

Love to read? Of course, the library is one of the least expensive ways to get books, etc. to read. Many libraries have book sales, as well–a good way to get cheap reading. I’ve found good buys on paperbacks at the thrift stores, like 50 cents for something that was popular a couple of years ago. If you want online sources for ebooks, here are some free sources.
September 28th, 2009 06:06pm

Petaluma’s 4th and C garden produce swap

by John.Records

What a great idea!  Suppose you have too much zucchini and want to trade…. And you can always take extra produce to the Petaluma Kitchen, 301 Payran at the corner of East D Street.
September 25th, 2009 06:05pm

Tips to save money on car insurance

by John.Records

Pretty straightforward, also some good comments if you read down the page.
September 23rd, 2009 06:02pm

Save money by questioning your purchases

by John.Records

What if a stranger came up to you and asked if you’d take the amount of cash you just paid in exchange for, say, your new flat panel tv? Good comments too, be sure to read down the page to them.
September 21st, 2009 05:55pm

Moving away from paycheck to paycheck living

by John.Records

If you still have a paycheck, this approach can help you to sleep better by moving away from living from paycheck to paycheck.
September 21st, 2009 03:09pm

Free ebook: The Get Rich Slowly Guide to Roth IRAs Get Rich Slowly

by John.Records

If you are so fortunate as to be able to save for retirement, this free ebook can help with your planning. The Get Rich Slowly Guide to Roth IRAs Get Rich Slowly.
September 20th, 2009 06:32pm

If You Want to Be Happy

by John.Records

If you want to be happy, connect with happy people.
September 18th, 2009 06:29pm

Beware Online Job Scams

by John.Records

“With unemployment high and rising, more people are streaming onto the Web in search of jobs — but running into costly scams.”
September 16th, 2009 06:25pm

What Safety Net?

by John.Records

Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed, says that the ”recession has done for the government safety net pretty much what Hurricane Katrina did for the Federal Emergency Management Agency: it’s demonstrated that you can be clinging to your roof with the water rising, and no one may come to helicopter you out.” More in the New York Times (free registration may be required).
September 12th, 2009 06:21pm

Living the Dream, With Goats

by John.Records

Have you yearned to get away from it all? Some might feel that they got away from it all by moving to Sonoma County. But if you already live in a suburban/rural locale and want to get even further away, read on: “Brad Kessler was living in a rent-controlled apartment in New York’s East Village, writing fiction and teaching creative writing at the New School, when he decided to say goodbye … Read More »