“Dad, one of the buttons on my phone doesn't work anymore.†I took my son's iPhone as I asked him to point out which specific button wasn't working. At his direction I pressed the volume down button and noticed the absence of that … [Read more...] about Warranties, Good to the Last Day
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
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?
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
I looked at my cards, and confidently pushed a small stack of chips to the middle of the table. My opponent flipped his cards and smiled. His full house beat my two pairs. I'm not in Las Vegas, or even in a local casino. It's poker … [Read more...] about Cheap Entertainment: Poker Night
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