With about a couple of days left before Christmas, we have officially entered crunch time for those of us that have not finished our shopping. It's not so much that I haven't executed my gift buying plan for my immediate family to perfection, because … [Read more...] about 3 Steps To Get Through Christmas Shopping Crunch Time
My son is extremely picky about his jeans. I dread going shopping for new jeans with him, because he will pick out, try on, and approve jeans, but then decide somewhere down the road that he no longer likes them. One year I simply gave up and he wore … [Read more...] about How I’m Using Jeans To Teach My Son About Finances
The holiday season is the best time of the year to score free shipping for online orders. Retailers increasingly offer free ship to store and even free shipping to your home. For stores that don't blatantly offer it on their websites, coupon codes … [Read more...] about When Paying For Shipping is Worth It
I honestly laughed out loud when I read the letter from my garbage disposal provider. They were writing to me to offer me a deal in which I would commit to continue to use their service for the next year, and in return they would not raise my rates … [Read more...] about Dear Garbage Company: I’m Moving On
I dislike crowds. They make me anxious, and uncomfortable. Which is why I prefer sitting on my deck with close friends over going to a bar, why I prefer to go grocery shopping early in the morning or late at night, and why I absolutely dread going to … [Read more...] about Christmas 2014 Challenge: Can I Do All My Shopping Online?
Well, Clever Friends, it’s been quite an expensive couple of days. Last Saturday I shelled out $330 for two new tires on the family van so that we’d be as safe as possible as we left town Saturday night for a charity event. At 12:15am Sunday … [Read more...] about How Knowing My Car Insurance Coverage Saved Me $250
The last two weeks have brought lower than normal temperatures, and a handful of light snowfalls. I noticed our van, which we purchased in January, was sliding quite a bit when I slowed at intersections, but just figured it was normal winter driving … [Read more...] about Rotate Your Tires, Or Pay The Price
While waiting for my wife to put the finishing touches on her makeup, I checked my wallet to make sure I had an ample supply of singles. We were headed to a wedding and I wanted to make sure I had one dollar bills to tip the bartender. As the minutes … [Read more...] about Contemplating the Intricacies of Open Bar Etiquette
