Public Library has Power Meters for Patron Use

The Boulder Library is now stocking Kill-a-Watt power meters for their patrons to checkout in order to monitor their power usage. What a great idea! Patrons can use the library to obtain resources to help them live more frugally and save energy. Triple win!

http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_13997988

P.L.

Why should anyone read personal finance books?

So, exactly why should anyone bother to read personal finance books?

My answer is very similar to the one given by Trent at The Simple Dollar. Reading finance books keeps me accountable to myself. I want to live a frugal and satisfied lifestyle free of debt. So far, I have accomplished that goal, and I want to maintain that lifestyle. Quality information helps me to do that.

Nine Reasons I Keep Reading Personal Finance Books by Trent at The Simple Dollar.

Check it out!

P.L. a.k.a the Phrugal Librarian

Monthly Book Swap: High Point Cafe, Mt. Airy (Philadelphia)

The High Point Cafe at the Allens Lane R8 Train Station in Mt. Airy is sponsoring a monthly book swap the Third Thursday of every month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Come bring books to swap and enjoy some coffee and dessert while you are at it!

Starting Today, Thursday, May 21, 2009
Third Thursday of every month

High Point Cafe
Allens Lane Train Station
Mt. Airy

Book swapping is a most excellent and phrugal idea!

P.L.