unless we change how we interact with money, of course!
The Bad Penny is dedicated to two pursuits: getting out of debt and staying out of debt! It recognizes that frugality and caring for our planet go hand in hand, and that our unsatiated need for stuff is hurting us in so many ways.
Easier said than done!
Disclaimer
I am not a finance professional. I write about the world as I know it, and my advice may not be the best course of action for you! Please seek qualified advice for your particular situation.
Merry Christmas! I hope your time with friends and family was most fulfilling, and that you received the gifts you were really hoping for! We celebrated here at our house with my parents-in-law and my sister-in-law, her husband, and their two kids. It was a lot of fun seeing the kids enjoying [...]
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Ah, the wonders of freecycling. I’m sure most of my readers have heard of freecycling and all the problems and pleasures involved therein, but for the ancient few (just kidding Dad!) I’m going to explain a bit.
Freecycling is the distribution and acquisition of free used goods, generally through an organized network of people. [...]
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