The common options for those who are having trouble paying off their student loans is to use student loan forbearance or deferment, which, while both valid financial aid tools, may be an expensive mistake. Though at first these and other programs may seem like a blessing: immediate relief from financial hardship, but n… read more

Though in most fields luxury products and lifestyle have plummeted, it looks like organic foods are here to stay. In fact, throughout the economic crisis, the sales of organic foods have sky-rocketed with sales reaching about $23 billion in 2009. So why are expensive organic foods sticking around when others fail? The … read more

Like shopping for organic food, the choice to buy organic clothing is one that impacts your body, the environment and the economy - just to name the most obvious. Today's conventional cotton uses pesticides and herbicides that have been linked to cancer and are environmentally hazardous, while cotton only occupies 3% o… read more

We all know what a big investment having a car is – that's why it's important to know how to maintain it. Through proper and attentive maintenance it's possible to save big time on auto expenses. You'll be safeguarding your car from potential breakdowns, damage or eventually even an accident. At the same time you are… read more

It can be difficult for some people to responsibly manage their money on a day-to-day basis. Especially with the use of credit cards and ATM debit cards, people have also stopped relying on physical money in their daily transactions, and the result of this can be that the amount of money being spent doesn’t cross the… read more