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Bike Commuting: Find Out How Much Money You Would Save
Did you know that if your round-trip commute to work is just 20 miles, you can save $8 a day by switching from four wheels to two? That may not sound like a lot at first, but think about it: Riding your bike to work for a month could save you $160. And that’s not even including any tolls or parking fees. Plus, you’d get exercise, fresh air and would do your share to help Mother Earth. More »
When The Going Gets Tough, I Cut My Organic Food Budget
Now that I’m a freelancer, some weeks are leaner than others. Thanks to some unexpected expenses this week, I’m keeping myself on a tight budget for the next week or so. But it’s always hard to make decisions about which expenses to cut back on, and, unfortunately, my health became a low priority. More »
Walgreens To Enter Private Health Insurance Market
United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Walgreens…If one of these things looks unlike the others to you, just give it a little time: The newest player in the private health insurance market could be the drugstore chain. According to CNN, Walgreens plans to sell health insurance plans nationally, and across a variety of price ranges and coverage levels, through a private insurance exchange. There’s been no official word on this yet from the company, but a spokesperson told CNN that Walgreens was “looking at a number of options…to seek ways to help customers better navigate today’s health care system.” More »
25 Best Ways to Save Money and the Planet
Sometimes it seems that spending loads of money is a prerequisite for going green. We’d love to install solar panels on our roof and drive hybrids to work, but very few of us have the disposable cash to invest in green technology. Thankfully, there are ways to go green without dropping your entire paycheck. Eco Salon put together a list of 25 things you can do to help save the planet that won’t have you filing for Chapter 11:
1. Buy… More »
Water Doesn’t Grow on Trees
If you enjoy throwing away money, this post isn’t for you. But those of you who like to save cash (and water, while you’re at it), will want to read on:
Vegetables, Meet Bowl
Instead of running your tap the entire time you wash lettuce and other vegetables, soak them in a bowl of cool water. Then use the dirty water to feed your plants.
Don’t Be a Drip
If you have a tap with even a slow leak, in one week’s time that… More »
Mesclun Dividends?
Garden lettuces, not potatoes, to help your budget: “Gardens Reduce Food Costs” on MSN Money Talks…. More »
