AltWeeklies Wire
Following Your Moneynew

For many, tracking finances is more chore than enjoyment, whether you are dealing with a business or your personal funds. And given how technology has made it easier to buy things, money can get tighter quicker.
Jackson Free Press |
Sam Hall |
04-06-2012 |
Tech
How to Opt Out of Phonebooks, Credit Card Offers and More ... Forevernew

Shouting at some hapless customer service agent isn't my style, I just want to quit these "services" (or, really, have them quit me). But wriggling out of their grip means jumping tricky, bureaucratic hurdles. Here's a handy guide on how to quit a few of my least favorite things.
The Portland Mercury |
Sarah Mirk |
04-07-2011 |
Culture
Simplify, Simplifynew
Voluntary simplicity is not just good for your budget and peace of mind; it's also good for the planet.
Jackson Free Press |
Brandi Herrera Pfrehm |
03-13-2009 |
Culture
Reboot America: A Lesson from Post-Consumerist Cubanew

It sucks that it took a depression to get us here, but historians might just look back on this depression as the event that saved the ecosystem just when we were on the brink of flopping over a climatic tipping point.
Artvoice |
Michael I. Niman |
03-13-2009 |
Commentary
You're Suddenly Poor: Suck it Up and Be Cheapnew

When dealing with money, it's best to crouch in a permanent mental fetal position and brace for the end of the world.
Boston Phoenix |
Kara Baskin |
12-12-2008 |
Comedy