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Boulder Explores Going Green With A Four Day Work Week (POLL)

Posted 08.20.2009 | Green

Read More: Boulder 4 Day Work Weeks, Boulder Colorado, Saving Money, Greening the Recession, Saving Energy, Four Day Work Weeks, Poll, Green News

From The Daily Camera: BOULDER, Colo. -- Working fewer, longer days each week could mean big savings for Boulder's energy bills, and happier workers,...

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Energy Inspectors: The New Green Superheroes?

nytimes.com | CLIFFORD KRAUSS | Posted 08.18.2009 | Green

Read More: Building Codes, Saving Money, Energy Codes, Energy, Saving Energy, Energy Inspectors, Green News

Climate scientists and architects say that no single policy change could do more to save energy over the long run -- and reduce the nation's contribut...

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Style in a Decession

Claudia Cividino | Posted 08.15.2009 | Style

Read More: Style News, Shopping Tips, Fashion, Saving Money, Recession-Spending, Fashion Trends, Style News
Claudia Cividino

Today we are buying the one important piece, and personalizing the look with something we already own... thereby making it our own.

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Who Knew? Saving is Now Popular

Joan Garry | Posted 08.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Parenting, Saving Money, Catering, Living-With-Teenagers, Living News
Joan Garry

The popularity of savings? Let's think about all the other things that, by extension are now popular. Hmm. Let's see. Getting laid off must now be popular.

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Vacation Rentals Can Save Money, But It's Buyer Beware

Terry Gardner | Posted 08.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Vacation Rentals, Discounts, Extra Amenities, Saving Money, Living News
Terry Gardner

Here's a no-lose proposition: You get better accommodations, you get them for less and you get other discounts. We're talking vacation rentals.

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Pricey Summer Camp -- Is It Worth It?

newsweek.com | Julie Halpert | Posted 07.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Children, Money, Kids, Summer Camp, Kids Play, Parenting, Saving Money, Recession, Camp, Family, Living News

For the first time since they each turned 6, Eva Rosenwald of Ann Arbor, Michigan, will not be sending her two children, Ruby, age 7, and Henry, 8 1/2...

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5 Ways NOT to Save Money

Nicole Williams | Posted 07.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Saving Money, Money, Personal Finance, Recession, Living News
Nicole Williams

We know times are tough, but there are some places where you really shouldn't cut costs. Here, five areas where it's worth spending the cash, plus suggestions on alternative ways to save a buck.

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Frugal Fun

Roseanne Colletti | Posted 07.20.2009 | Living

Read More: Vacation Spending, Family Vacation, Travel, Saving Money, Summer, Budget, Living News
Roseanne Colletti

There are some practical ways to avoid going into debt this vacation and have fun doing it.

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9 Simple Ways Going Green Saves You Green

The Green Gathering | Posted 07.18.2009 | Green

Read More: Personal Finance, Green Living, Saving Money, Giy, Green News

It's not all about deprivation, though. EcoSalon has loads of great ideas for how to save pennies and the planet without compromising on style. Som...

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USB Hub With On/Off Switches: Green Or Waste? (POLL)

treehugger.com | Posted 07.17.2009 | Green

Read More: Plastic, Gadgets, Green Gadgets, Saving Energy, Poll, Waste, Saving Money, Green News

Treehugger spotted this gadget, which seems ideal for the multi-gadget family: A "4-port USB hub from Buffalo that lets you turn on or off just the ga...

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Greener Showering Tips: How To Save Money And Energy (VIDEO)

Grist | Posted 07.17.2009 | Green

Read More: Green Showering Tips, Saving Water, Water, Green Living, Saving Money, Giy, Saving Energy, Green News

Grist's Umbra Fisk offers up advice on greening your shower routine. Shower with friends! Turn the shower off when you soap up! Well, doing both of th...

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Memorie$ Are Made of Thi$

Dan Dorfman | Posted 07.12.2009 | Business

Read More: Memorabilla, Economy, Economic Crisis, Saving Money, Gotta Have It, New York City, Recession, Business News
Dan Dorfman

The memorabilia business is moving aggressively into the hands of the well-heeled.

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Save Money And Help Farms By Sleeping In

planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 07.12.2009 | Green

Read More: Food, Green Living, Eating Matters, Saving Money, Farmers Markets, Green News

But according to Consumer Reports, the best time to bargain shop is the tail end of the market's day. The reason being that the sellers rather not lug...

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Are Credit Markets Back to Normal?

Alan Schram | Posted 06.22.2009 | Business

Read More: Dollar, Money Market Funds, Wall Street, TED Spread, Bonds, Business News, Credit Crunch, Libor, Saving Money, Credit Markets, Tarp, Financial Crisis, Business News
Alan Schram

Credit markets may not be completely healed, but they are in much better shape than they were three months ago.

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A Fat Guy's Prediction: We Need Leadership or We Will Fall Off the Economic Wagon

Don McNay | Posted 06.19.2009 | Business

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Don McNay

Unless someone is capable of changing the American psyche, people are going to go back to their old spending habits.

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Rename Cost-Cutting Financial Slimmers And It Doesn't Feel So Bad - What Are Yours?

Jill Brooke | Posted 06.19.2009 | Living

Read More: Cheap Groceries, Cell Phone Usage, Energy Efficiency, Bulk Shopping, Credit Card Companies, Save Money Groceries, Cell Phone Bill, Financial Crisis, Clothes, Saving Money, Grocery Shopping, Savings, Living News
Jill Brooke

I bought a $8 pair of pants on sale at the Gap for my son last week which is the equivalent of salad and a few vegetables that rotted in the fridge after a few days.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: Summer Vacation Ideas To Fit Your Budget

Lesley Stern | Posted 06.19.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Comedy, Leisure, Depression, Lifestyle, Beach, Summer, Humor, Economy, Spa, Economic Crisis, Travel Advice, Financial Crisis, Living, Vacation, Budget Travel, Saving Money, Trip Advisor, Recession, Financial Advice, Travel and Leisure, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Being broke and unemployed is stressful. A change of setting, new experiences and emotional distance will help you face life refreshed and ready to do nothing with renewed vigor.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: Keeping Up Appearances -- Revising Your Beauty Regimen

Lesley Stern | Posted 06.14.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Hair Dye, Women, Skincare, Aging, Making Due, Youth, Humor, Economy, Head Scarf, Botulism, Designer-Labels, Saving Money, Beauty, Salon, Self-Help, Financial Advice, How to Save Money, Haircut, Headscarves, Financial Crisis, Cosmetic Surgery, Comedy, Canned-Goods, Botox, Style, Living, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Poverty doesn't have to age you if you're creative. If you have scientific tendencies, you can always grow your own botulism toxin.

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Toward Nonprofit Financial Services

Shawn Bayern | Posted 06.12.2009 | Business

Read More: Mutual Funds, Financial Services, Retirement, Banking, Nonprofits, Financial Crisis, Saving Money, Personal Finance, Business News
Shawn Bayern

Bankers are not popular right now. I have friends who have taken to calling them "banksters," a term that apparently dates back to the Great Depression and now gets 300,000 Google hits.

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Budget Beauty for Real - 5 Ways to Look Good Without Shelling Out

Michelle Madhok | Posted 06.08.2009 | Style

Read More: Frugalista, Recessionista, Saving Money, Beauty, Money Saving, Style News
Michelle Madhok

There are some ways to cut back on the expenses incurred keeping ourselves presentable that will yield amazing results - both for your bank account and your appearance.

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Taking Financial Responsibility Personally

Cheryl Saban | Posted 06.07.2009 | Living

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Cheryl Saban

What can women do to be more responsible for our financial situations? What should we teach our children so that they'll be prepared for the next economic downturn?

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Save Energy: Do Dishes, Laundry At Right Times

planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 06.01.2009 | Green

Read More: Laundry, Green Living, Saving Money, Saving Energy, Giy, Green News

If you are someone who is big on water conservation, then you probably know that you should water your lawn and garden in the morning or in the evenin...

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Eco-Celeb Jon Hamm Tries Not To Use Air Conditioning

Mother Nature Network | Posted 05.31.2009 | Green

Read More: Air Conditioning, Jon Hamm, Green Living, Saving Money, Giy, Saving Energy, Green News

Mad Men star Jon Hamm agreed, saying, "I hope the trend continues in the next four, hopefully eight years." As an NRDC supporter, "it's nice to be abl...

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Low-Flow Showerhead: A Low-Stress Way Of Cutting Back

Dave Burdick | Posted 05.28.2009 | Green

Read More: Green Living, Saving Water, Saving Money, Reducing Waste, Water, Giy, Green News
Dave Burdick

Here's the easiest go-green effort I've never done: install a low-flow showerhead. So the people at Niagara Conservation were kind enough to send me ...

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LCD Monitor Watches You, Saves Energy

CNET | Posted 05.28.2009 | Green

Read More: Energy, Eco-View, LCD Monitor, Saving Money, Green Technology, Saving Energy, Green News

The EcoView feature, allows the monitors--using motion detectors--to detect if a person is sitting in front of it. If it senses for 40 seconds that n...

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