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The Cost Of A Great Burger: Restaurant Vs Cooking At Home
Last Saturday my wife and I spent all day doing tasks around our home. I had planned on grilling hamburgers for dinner, but when dinnertime rolled around we were both exhausted. We still had a craving for a good burger, but neither of us had the … [Read more...] about The Cost Of A Great Burger: Restaurant Vs Cooking At Home
An Illustrated Frugal Lunch
Almost several years back, I posted an article by my Registered Dietitian wife, Stacie. She put together a sample menu of frugal, yet nutritious, lunches including peanut butter and jelly (PBJ) sandwiches. Well, since beginning my new job, I've been … [Read more...] about An Illustrated Frugal Lunch
Car Paid Off in Maryland? What to do with the Security Interest Filing and Title
We recently paid off our Malibu loan with a credit card balance transfer. Not only did this reduce our interest rate from 5.85% to 1.99%, it also meant we paid off the lien on our car and were entitled to receive the full title and … [Read more...] about Car Paid Off in Maryland? What to do with the Security Interest Filing and Title
7 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Business Clothing
After 12 years of wearing dress shirts, ties and pants in grade school and high school, and the last few years of my professional life doing the same, I've found a few good tips to prolonging the life of my dress clothes. Some are just common sense, … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Business Clothing
5 Cheap Ways To Recover From Hangover
I used to drink a lot, often too much, but hangovers were never a big problem for most of my life. I am turning 34 this year and I am finally coming to the realization that, as I get older, I just can't drink like I used to. More importantly, I can’t … [Read more...] about 5 Cheap Ways To Recover From Hangover
3 Ways To Reduce Your Grocery Bill
Over the weekend I did my usual Saturday morning grocery shopping. It was a bit spur of the moment, as I decided to stop and get it over with on my way home from the gym. However, while putting away my purchases, time and time again I was reminded … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Reduce Your Grocery Bill