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When most of us think of clutter, we think of a physical mess — a stack of paper on the desk, a pile of clothes on the closet floor, a garage we can’t fit our car into. But clutter extends beyond your surroundings and insinuates itself into your personal life. Clutter is anything that takes…

When folks find out that I’m a full-timer, they always ask what I’ve done with the “rest” of my stuff (meaning anything I didn’t take on the road). My response? I don’t have any other stuff! I made a conscious decision to find new homes for anything that wouldn’t fit into my Airstream — and…

It might seem obvious that sound money management should be on your list of concerns when trying to live frugally as a full-timer — it’s no fun to travel when you’ve got financial worries following you around the country. But you would be amazed at the numbers of RVers who allow disorganized recordkeeping, money leaks,…

We’ve covered registration, mail, and other “before you hit the road” to consider — but what happens when your travels go awry? Today full-time Airstreamer Ramona Creel is sharing her tips for organizing and planning ahead to protect against the unexpected while you’re on the road. Will auto insurance cover your RV as a full-timer?…

Once I decided to become a full-time RVer, I joined a number of camping dis-count clubs. I sort of assumed that they would all have about the same benefits, but it turns out that some are better in certain situations than others. The whole thing can be a little confusing — so I’m here to…

I don’t spend a lot of money on “stuff.” (There’s just no room for conspicuous consumption when you live in a 29-foot Airstream!) What I enjoy more is having lots of travel “experiences.” But enjoying life does NOT have to cost a lot of money — I manage to cram more serious fun into my…

If you look at the activities entrepreneurs are most often behind on completing, they’re usually related to accounting. (I blame the fact that it’s a tedious and time-consuming task, lacking the reward of additional income.) I’m not sure if balancing our books is scary because it seems complicated, or because we’re afraid of the bottom…

A balanced household budget is something that all people need, but few actually have. Budgets are great for showing you the money leaks in your life. (If you want to frighten someone whose finances are out of control, suggest that they tally up their income and expenses!) But don’t worry — the process doesn’t have…

Bank, credit card, and investment statements seem to frustrate and confound people more than any other filing. It’s hard to know how to handle financial paperwork, how long to keep it, or the best way to store it. And to add insult to injury, the consequences for mishandling these documents can be pretty severe. So…

Most people fear tax time because they dread having to gather up all that paperwork — certain that they will overlook something vital and mess up their bottom line. Reduce your worries by following this step-by-step organizing checklist as you begin to prepare your return. Begin With General Information number of dependents — children under…