It was supposed to be a quick trip to Walmart. My son needed some things for his science project, so I threw on my shoes and said I'd be back in a few minutes. “Wait,†said my wife, “I have a list.†Oh boy. I looked on … [Read more...] about How Your Cell Phone Can Break Your Grocery Budget
“Dad, my Xbox doesn't read discs anymore, it just says the tray is empty.†My son had taken his Xbox to a friend's house the night before. I wasn't thrilled that he was taking it out of the house, and unfortunately my concerns … [Read more...] about How I Got A Brand New Xbox For $100
Earlier this week, my manager informed me that I have been given a raise!! YEAH!! This is especially good news as I did not receive one last year. After taxes, I estimate that it will net about $115 per paycheck, or $230 per month. It's not life … [Read more...] about I Got a Raise! What Should I Do With It?
Every fall I get the letter in the mail asking if I want a local irrigation company to come and winterize my sprinkler system. I've seen my neighbors get the service. A truck pulling a huge air compressor on a trailer parks in front of their homes. … [Read more...] about Save Money By Winterizing Your Own Sprinkler System
I turned the shower on to let the hot water make it's way through the pipes while I brushed my teeth. By the time I finish cleaning the chompers, my bathroom is usually filled with steam from the heated water. Unfortunately, on a very busy morning … [Read more...] about Are Appliance Protection Plans Worth The Cost?
One of the men standing by the front door asked if I needed help with my bags as I got out of my car at the hotel. I politely declined and went inside to check in. I grabbed one of the wheeled carts in the lobby on my way back out to my car. Without … [Read more...] about 4 Unexpected Hotel Expenses That Can Break Your Vacation Budget
I experienced a couple of things over the weekend relating to money, finances, and frugality that made me shake my head and I wanted to share them with you. I thought this may actually be a cool thing to do from time to time, as we all … [Read more...] about Financial Head Scratchers – First Edition
My wife and I reviewed our budget before the weekend to get on the same page with bills that were to be paid and how much we had left in discretionary funds. After crunching the numbers I felt great about where we were at. Bills paid, money in … [Read more...] about What Happens When Couples Disagree About How To Spend Their Money?
