I’m a big believer in education as a relatively fast way to advance in your career. I’m not just talking about earning a higher degree like a masters or a doctorate, either. Those aren’t available for in every career field, and even if they are for your work, they can be prohibitively expensive in both [...]

Reading Danny’s post yesterday, I was struck by how drastically a person can change their lifestyle. From a move to a new city to adopting sustainable living practices, we all regularly face opportunities to change how we live our lives — hopefully, for the better. But it may not be a decision to make lightly. [...]

Do you wonder how in the world can some people live their whole lives on a rural farm in this day and age? They probably feel that the idea of an expensive high rise condominium in a big loud city is absurd. It all depends on who you talk to, as we all have different [...]

I grew up surrounded by family who contribute to worthy causes of a wide variety. I even had two separate piggy banks: one that would be donated to a charity whenever it was full and another that would be deposited in my savings account. These days, though, my donations have gone way down. I have [...]

Seeing new places can be prohibitively expensive. Traveling can seem like a luxury — something you’ll only have a chance to do in your retirement. But it’s worth finding a way to travel (and it is possible to do so cheaply). Many employers see experienced travelers — including those who just go for the fun [...]