My wife is a money saving machine, willing to go to great lengths to save a few bucks. But as much as she loves to find ways to save money, ensuring she's not overcharged and that she gets exactly what she paid for is an obsession. I witnessed this … [Read more...] about The Principle of Frugality
I'll take just about any chance to save money. It's all about getting the most value for my hard earned cash. But every now and then a situation arises where spending extra money increases value. I experienced one of those scenarios just last … [Read more...] about Sometimes Value Costs Money
“I want to stop having money automatically taken out of my checking account,†said my son. I looked at him, puzzled, wondering why he would say such a thing. He was referring to the automatic transfer from his checking to savings we setup to … [Read more...] about Teens And Money: When There’s Too Much Month at the End of Their Money
A few weeks ago I ordered my free Fitbit One as part of a program offered by my employer to encourage physical activity and overall health. I found I can connect the Fitbit to my employer's physical vitality web portal, and earn points for my … [Read more...] about Fitbit Rewards Update – August Update!
Author's Note: Sometimes I like to lighten it up a little here at The Dude, and today is one of those days. Here’s a story about a little surprise I got in the mail last week. Enjoy! I assumed the letter from Target Optometry was … [Read more...] about The Refund I Didn’t Know I Deserved
In just a few days my son will be starting his junior year of high school. He's about to embark upon the journey of a new school year where he'll be taking new classes, making new friends, and making new memories. There's something else new that … [Read more...] about I’m Putting My High School Student On A Lunch Budget!
I enjoy going to the gym. I really enjoy the full service health club I belong to, and I don't mind the monthly payment because I use my membership every day. However, something happened last week that has me contemplating canceling my … [Read more...] about What Should I Do With a FREE Gym Membership?
I was looking through my son’s bank transactions recently when I noticed something that required a discussion. I saw that he had withdrawn money from his account, and was charged a $2.50 ATM fee. When he received his debit card, I explained that … [Read more...] about Teens And Money: A Lesson in ATM Fees
