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Feb. 25, 2010

Pay Dirt!

That IRS refund check can buy more happiness if you strategize well

Jan. 21, 2010

Budget Disaster Prep

You’re used to living with little, but in an emergency that’s not enough

Dec. 24, 2009

Insolvency Resolved

In 2010, let’s all get a handle on the bank’s insane overdraft charges

Nov. 26, 2009

Food Stamps and You

If you need them, you can endure the crushing bureaucracy and embarrassment

Oct. 22, 2009

Damn Santa

It’s never too early to start stressing about Christmas

Sept. 24, 2009

No Surprises

Poor? Move to some plastic hellhole, or manage things with these simple tips

Aug. 20, 2009

Programmed for Poverty

It’s our base animal instincts that drive us to overspend

July 23, 2009

Keeping Up the Front

Or, passing for not-poor in a world built on money

June 25, 2009

No Check, Please

Have you forgotten? Date night is more fun without money.

May 21, 2009

Parable of the Dumpster

Turns out trash-hoarding is no substitute for our small, beautiful society

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Jan. 20, 2011

Quit Your Whining

In this country, the destitute have never had it so good!

Dec. 23, 2010

Resolved: Solvency

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Nov. 25, 2010

That Dreadful Time of Year

But if you keep your head about you, Christmas can actually be kinda fun

Today

44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race

STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free / 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A 3-day, 42-mile kinetic sculpture race over land, sand, mud and water! LeMans start at the Noon Whistle on the Arcata Plaza. Follow the race through Manila, Eureka and into Ferndale on Memorial Day for the Glorious Finish. kineticgrandchampionship.com. 889-3024.

Flow 2012 Fashion Show

STAFF PICK / events / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Student designed and produced clothing. Fundraiser for Arcata Arts Institute. $35/$25 students. artsinstitute.net. 822-1220.

Woodside Preschool's Rummage/Bake Sale

events / 8 a.m.-noon. Woodside Preschool, 900 Hodgson St, Eureka. www.woodsidepreschool.com. 445-9132.

Lanphere Dunes Restoration

STAFF PICK / outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School. Help remove non-native invasives at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Tools and gloves provided, wear work clothes and bring water. Carpool to the protected site. 444-1397.

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