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
One of my favorite summertime activities is sitting outside on the deck. Whether it’s having a cold one with some friends, or laying on our outdoor couch reading or book or even taking a little nap, I love being outside. But as we enter the … [Read more...] about Save Money By Re-Purposing Your Outdoor Furniture For the Winter
After buying a new TV a couple of weeks ago, we did the television shuffle. Even though the bulb that lit our old LCD TV blew about every 9-12 months, we thought maybe it would last longer if it wasn’t used as often. It’s high definition capable, … [Read more...] about Save Money By Giving Unwanted Electronics For FREE
There’s a challenge going on within the Kernin household, and I want to let all of you Clever friends in on it, and get your thoughts as to who’s going to win. If I win, it would mean we don’t have to shell out close to $150 to replace a small … [Read more...] about Money Saving Challenge: Clean it or Buy New?!?
I had a serious case of sticker shock at a bar in downtown Chicago when a bartender told me that I owed $8.50 for a rum and coke. I’m from a smaller town where I’m used to paying half that on the rare occasion we go out. I’m the kind of … [Read more...] about How Much Cheaper Is It to Drink at Home?
Walking through the produce section, I glanced down at my grocery list and saw that grapes were on the list. I rolled my cart to the cooler section stuffed with separate bags of red and green grapes. My wife’s words replayed in my head from when … [Read more...] about Sampling Grapes In the Produce Section: Smart, or Just Being Cheap?
Have you ever agreed with someone, only to realize later that the suggestion was completely ridiculous? Yeah, that happened to me at an AT&T retailer last week. My wife has been wanting an iPad for quite some time. I suggested time and time … [Read more...] about Is a Phone/Tablet Protection Plan Worth The Cost?
SHOOT! exclaimed my wife as she slammed her hand down on the dashboard of our van. We were on our way to shop for new athletic shorts and a swimsuit for our son, and she had forgotten the flyer for Shopko on the kitchen table that contained a coupon … [Read more...] about Forgot Your Coupon? No Problem!
