The following is a Guest Post by CT, creator of Freelance PF, where he blogs about freelance work and personal finance. “Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind.” – Shakespeare (Hamlet). “There is no benefit in the gifts of a bad man.” – Euripedes. “What is bought is cheaper ...

The following post is from contributing author Laurel Gray. It is a mistake to think that frugality and charity are mutually exclusive. “I was trained from the beginning to work, to save, and to give,” said noted philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Even if you are not a Rockefeller, these ...

I have previously written on this blog about the cliche that declares life can turn on a dime. I think a lot of cliches catch on because at their center rests a seed of truth. This seed tends to be a truth that is fairly universal, thus leading to the ...

Another holiday tipping season is upon us. People are comparing notes about appropriate tipping guidelines. How should we reward people who have provided high quality services to us throughout the year? The grim realities of our sluggish economy, coupled with the fact that so many people are struggling to make ...

This is a post from David over at Adventures of a Barefoot Geek. David writes about life-topics such as peace of mind, simplicity and technology. Be sure to subscribe to his posts in a reader or by email. Giving to charity is often a friction-filled process. We like the idea of ...

This is a post from Jason over at Redeeming Riches. Jason is a financial planner by day and a personal finance blogger by night. Be sure to subscribe to his posts in a reader or by email. No, I’m not going to list some new vocabulary words for you ...