Search Results for 'Grow your own food'
How ‘Livable’ Is Your City (Or Neighborhood)?
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2015
AARP’s new online tool ranks communities across the nation. Check out how your community measures up.
Fast Food Chains That Are Listening To Customers
Karla Bowsher on April 6, 2015
McDonald’s has been in a sales slump, but other fast-food restaurants are reaping the rewards of giving consumers what they want.
How To Survive When Your Income Drastically Drops
Donna Freedman on April 1, 2015
A few belt-tightening tactics will help you hang on until better times return.
Stretch Your Budget And Boost Your Health With 14 Superfoods
Kentin Waits on March 23, 2015
If you’ve never heard of superfoods, it might be time to get acquainted with these power-packed staples of good health.
Why Your Next Candy Bar Might Taste a Little Different
Krystal Steinmetz on February 18, 2015
Nestle moves to make its chocolate candies a little healthier.
The Best (and Worst) States to Spend Your Golden Years
Krystal Steinmetz on January 29, 2015
How the needs of older people are addressed varies widely across the nation.
A New Study Suggests That Fast Food Hinders Kids’ Learning
Krystal Steinmetz on January 2, 2015
A new study indicates that eating fast food on a regular basis does more than increase the number on the scale. It may be stunting children’s academic growth.
Your Second Fridge Is Wasting a Chilling Amount of Money and Electricity
Krystal Steinmetz on December 26, 2014
A lot more people have a second refrigerator these days, at a big cost to owners’ wallets and the environment.
Are You Wasting Your Money Buying Organic Food?
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 21, 2014
You want to be healthy, but are organic foods just a gimmick to get you to pay more?
Liar Labels: Is That Farmers Market Food Really Local?
Krystal Steinmetz on October 17, 2014
Unwitting consumers are often duped by misleading (or false) labels on food and drink.
For Quality Food and Savings, You Don’t Need a Grocery Store
Kimberly Winkowitsch on July 17, 2014
If you’re looking for some nontraditional options for purchasing inexpensive and nutritious foods, we have some ideas for you.
Does it Pay to Raise Chickens in Your Backyard?
Marilyn Lewis on July 1, 2014
Even if you sell eggs to neighbors, devoted urban chicken growers say it’s hard just to break even.
Stop Paying for Your Food!
Donna Freedman on June 17, 2014
Some of the country’s top chefs forage for ingredients for their five-star meals. So can you, using databases of where to gather food from the wild or from someone’s garden.
Shrink Your Grocery Budget by Growing Your Food
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 29, 2014
You could save some green by planting some green. Read our rundown on how to maximize the profits from your garden.
You Might Want to Put That Diet Soda Down
Krystal Steinmetz on April 7, 2014
A new study says women who regularly drink diet soda are more likely to have a heart attack.
Minimum Wage Boost Could Cut Food Stamp Spending by $4.6B
Krystal Steinmetz on March 7, 2014
A new study finds that raising the minimum wage would reduce food stamp expenditures by 6 percent.
Resolutions 2014: 4 Simple Tactics to Fatten Your Bank Account
Donna Freedman on January 9, 2014
The best time to start saving money? Ten years ago. The second-best time? Today. Use these tips to turn your finances around in 2014.
Are You Your Parents’ ATM?
Donna Freedman on November 25, 2013
If you’re helping out parents whose money isn’t stretching far enough, what happens to your own finances?
12 Ways to Green Your Wedding
Kentin Waits on October 8, 2013
Traditions are being reconsidered and creatively reinterpreted with earth-friendly ideas. This trend can save you money as well.
Store-Brand Foods Eating National Brands for Lunch
Brandon Ballenger on October 2, 2013
Store-brand sales are growing twice as fast as name-brand sales, and the quality of store-brand products is improving.
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