Young Minds Face the Challenges of Economy and Technology

SEATTLE, May 27, 2011 — In an economy where people have begun to place value on frugality, Roger and Kristin Mozden launched their company, Edge Tech Repair, to the top of the charts for technology repair. Finding themselves jobless last year, they decided to make a name for themselves in a new indus…

Frugal Living Expert Lesley Voth Shares Secrets of Eliminating Debt While Living Well

HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2009 — Lesley Voth has a message for Americans and Canadians: There’s a better way to live! We have been living far beyond our means for far too long, and now we’re struggling to pay the debt. It’s time to take control of our finances so we can enjoy a better life. I…

In the New Age of ‘Conscious Consumption’ Travelers Seek Vacations With Real Meaning

CHICAGO, Sept. 1, 2009 — The lingering recession has led to a reevaluation of consumer priorities – a movement dubbed “conscious consumption.” This social shift in consumer behavior blends newfound frugality with sustainability, and it has seeped into every industry R…

Growing Up Is Never Easy: The Pains of Recession Should Lead to More Mature Financial Practices

ST. CLOUD, Minn., March 31, 2009 — Urging the country to put away childish things, President Obama could have been talking about poor spending habits. Like children, this nation demanded instant gratification. The retail concept of lay-away, popular just 30 years ago, went the way of the drive-i…