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Podcast: How to Live the Simple Life

By Kimberly Palmer

Posted: August 14, 2008

When I first interviewed Tim Kasser, author of The High Price of Materialism, his research, along with his life choices, fascinated me. He avoids television and grows his own food. He works part time so he can spend more of his days with his young sons. And in his research, he has found that people who shun materialism are actually happier. In this week's Alpha Consumer Podcast, Kasser shares more details about his lifestyle and the research behind "voluntary simplicity." You can also hear the Alpha Consumer Tip of the Week on how to get student loans forgiven. Listen now, download in iTunes, or subscribe via RSS feed.

Nobody who works at a corporation of any size, commutes in traffic, lives in a subdivision and has kid(s) in public school is living "the simple life". Shunning TV is a great idea, though, if you can get up the nerve to do it.

of @ Aug 14, 2008 13:16:16 PM

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Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to save money, avoid scams, manage debt, and be a savvy shopper. Send your personal finance questions to her for expert money advice.


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