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I'm a huge fan of letting my son learn financial lessons from everyday situations, and he found himself in the middle of a good one recently. Although my parental instincts to help kicked in and took away some of the lesson, he still got a taste of … [Read more...] about Three Costs Of Returning An Online Order
It's that time of year again when we hear terms such as W-2, 1099, and 1040. Tax season is here, and it's about to go full tilt. Some will get a refund, but some will owe money to the IRS. Owing the IRS a significant sum of money could be a surprise. … [Read more...] about Taxes Season: What Should You Do If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes?
I almost always bring my own lunch with me to work. I take a short break and read the news online while I eat at my desk, then dive back into work. It allows me to go home sooner, and saves me money vs going somewhere for lunch each day. But every … [Read more...] about Would You Pay $9 For A Bag Of Chips? Answer: You Probably Already Have
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In a recent post in I told a story of how I let emotions and brand name perception win over frugality. I was shopping for electric toothbrush heads, and I paid $10 more for the brand name heads vs store brand. A couple comments were left on the post … [Read more...] about Sonic E-Series Electric Toothbrush Replacement Head Comparison: Name Brand Vs. Store Brand
