Spending bans are a popular method people use to reduce their spending. A person might commit to not buying new clothes, or holding off on any major home repairs for an entire year. The theory is that by holding their spending in check, they will … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons A Spending Ban May Be A Bad Idea
Gift cards are not free money. Even the most frugal and budget minded spenders sometimes view gift cards as different and throw out all the spending rules they usually adhere to. But to get the very most out of their gift cards, they need to be … [Read more...] about Gift Cards Are NOT Free Money!
Debit and credit cards are commonly thought to be the pinnacle in payment convenience, requiring a swipe, the push of a few buttons and you're on your way. Some may argue swiping a card is too convenient, potentially resulting overspending. To these … [Read more...] about Three Reasons Cash Is Still King
Almost immediately after I wrote a post earlier this week regarding the importance of being organized and saving receipts, my son illustrated my point perfectly. As the situation unfolded in front of me, I came up with a great plan to show him just … [Read more...] about Lose a Receipt, Lose Money
Online shopping has changed my entire perspective on shopping. The amount of Christmas shopping I do online has steadily increased over the last few years. Not only that, but I've also increased the amount of every day things I purchase online as … [Read more...] about Online Shopping Has Changed My Life
Reading the online reviews of a product recently stopped me from throwing hundreds of dollars down the drain on an inferior product. Before buying any product, one of the best things you can do is get the opinion of someone that already owns the … [Read more...] about How A Product Review Prevented A Huge Mistake
I tried something a little different this weekend, attempting to spend only cash. I found that sticking to cash only spending can be difficult, as temptation to ditch the greenbacks in my wallet in favor of swiping plastic can rear it's ugly head at … [Read more...] about Cash Vs. Convenience
My wife and I spent part of our Friday evening gift shopping for a baby shower she was invited to the next day. The expecting mother was registered at several nearby stores including Walmart, Target, and Babies 'R Us. With Babies 'R Us already … [Read more...] about How Much Should You Spend On A Baby Shower Gift?
