Back in April when I renewed my executive Costco membership, I vowed that I would start buying as many household items there as I could in order to take advantage of the 2% cashback perk. However, it would be foolish to just buy items at Costco for … [Read more...] about Cost Comparison: Is Laundry Soap Really Cheaper at a Club Store?
Business will do almost anything to get you through their door and buying their merchandise. I’ve seen jewelry store commercials boasting 75% off, with the fine print stating that the original price may not have resulted in any actual sales. I may, … [Read more...] about The Back To School Sale That Wasn’t
This is the week when large tents pop up in parking lots across town. It’s 4th of July week, and they’re selling fireworks. Commercials saturate the radio stations trying to coerce people to stop by and pick up a piece of explosive … [Read more...] about The Best Fireworks Sale is the One You Don’t Know About
My wife and I have very different perspectives when it comes to saving money. I take a much more passive approach, content to hunt for coupons or search for the lowest advertised price. My wife, however, takes a much more direct approach preferring … [Read more...] about Ways My Wife Saves Us Money: Liquor Store Edition
For some oddball reason, the previous owners of our home installed a second water heater when they added a second bathroom 10 years ago. The original tank is gas heated and holds 60 gallons, which is more than enough for a family of 4, much less just … [Read more...] about 8 Benefits of electric water heaters over gas water heaters
