Automating your finances
Everyone forgets to make a payment once and a while, or say they will get around to putting aside money for savings or retirement, but it never happens. This is why you need a system in place.…
Could you live on one income?
It’s an interesting thought. With the state of the economy today, I know of a few families who have been forced to live on one income, involuntarily. But for those that haven’t been, could you live on…
Cool off your electricity spending this summer
As warmer temperatures set in, all the summer’s sweet sounds and pleasantries are already interrupted by the hum of a thousand air conditioning units. Damn it! I’ve yet to switch my unit on, but since having my…
Check-out these hotel savings
After a busy week and being away on a little family road trip for a few days, I missed last week’s post. And let’s face it, not everyone knows someone somewhere, who can put you up in…
Saving for your ‘wants’
Last week I talked about saving for the little things, the ‘fun stuff’. But what about the bigger things? Your big ‘wants’. How do you plan for those? Maybe it’s an exciting vacation you’ve always wanted or…
The Art of bargaining
I’m always on the lookout for a good bargain. My aunt from Italy is probably the best haggler I know. I’m not sure if that’s where I got it from, but it’s certainly where I learned where…
Returning unwanted gifts
I hope everyone has had a great holiday. It’s a new start to a new year and time to return or exchange those unwanted gifts. It happens, you don’t always get what you want. But you don’t…
Consider homemade Christmas gifts
‘Tis the season for baking, cooking and of course, giving! So this year we decided to combine all three. My wife and I, have started giving out little homemade treats and/or small token Christmas gifts to our…
Why extended warranties are a bad deal
From my experience, extended warranties are rarely a good deal. Last week, I was at Toys R’ Us shopping for some Christmas gifts. I came away almost empty-handed, aside for a $29.99 toy I got for my…
Is time more important than money?
There’s nothing that I hate more than traffic. Or waiting in line. Or anything that robs me of my time that could be better spent with family and friends. To me, especially now, with a child of…
