Yesterday, a couple of readers pointed me to a CNN Money article about why Amish businesses don't fail. Good timing, because today's post is from the author profiled in that piece.

Most people associate the Amish with certain things: simplicity, rumspringa, funny hats. I've been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with Amish over the past few years. And I've found there's both truth and myth behind many of the perceptions.

But one thing that is accurate is the idea that Amish use money and resources wisely. I'd like to share a few observations from my time in Amish America — simple ideas for amping up your savings accounts, cutting waste, and maximizing what you get out of what you already have. Continue reading...