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Ask the Readers: How to Have a Frugal Vegas Vacation?

Here at Generation X Finance, I’m typically the one dispensing advice, but this time, I’m asking you. During the last week of October, my wife and I will be heading to Vegas for about 4 or 5 days. For her, this is her first time out there, and while I’ve been there before, the last […]

Why Everyone Should Keep at Least $30 in Cash on Them at All Times

I was reading a recent post over at Jim’s Blueprint for Financial Prosperity site that asked readers how much cash they typically carry, and with the abundance of credit and debit cards, I wasn’t surprised to see that most of the responses dealt with having very little, or no cash at all. And in many […]

Generation X Feeling Sandwiched Between Boomers and Gen Y in the Workplace

Are you unhappy at work? BusinessWeek has had a few stories this year that talk about the generational divide that’s occurring in the workplace, and how this is affecting different generations of workers. Generation X is in a unique position right now because many workers are sandwiched between the baby boomers and Gen Y. […]

Now is the Time to Start a Landscaping Project - Deals on Perennials and Equipment Abound

Late Summer and Fall Yield Deep Discounts on Landscape Plants
If you’ve been thinking about taking on a landscaping project around the house, there is no better time to do it than in late summer and early fall (at least in most locations that experience a cool or cold winter). As the growing season comes to […]