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Nobody is surprised when the price of certain products rise as the weekend begins, and then fall again when the weekend ends. The two most common items that fall into this category are gasoline and hotel prices. We're all used to the ebb … [Read more...] about How Much Do Hotels Inflate Their Prices On Weekends and Special Events?
Quiz time, Clever Friends: What do most people forget to include when estimating the cost of a wedding present? Answer: The materials needed to wrap the gift. Whether it be wrapping paper, a gift bag, ribbon, or all three, most … [Read more...] about Save Time And Money With The Gift Wrapping Table At Bed, Bath, And Beyond
Springtime in the Midwest means warmer temperatures, and warmer temperatures means lower utility bills. I just received my monthly email from my utility company, and my natural gas bill is about a 1/3 lower. I expect it to drop even more next … [Read more...] about Clever Posts Of The Week – April 3rd
I didn't plan for a trip with my son to Walmart to turn into a financial lesson. I'm always looking for ways to teach my son how to manage money in the real world, and this opportunity just sort of popped out of thin air. A child's … [Read more...] about Want To Teach Your Kid About Finances? Take Them Shopping!
Image courtesy of NayPong at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Hopping online to price compare a product between retailers has become our default mode of operation before buying a new product. Not only does it help us get the very best price, but it also … [Read more...] about Online Shopping Failure: The Rice Cooker Saga
Today marks the end of my jury duty service time, and I didn't have to report once. I missed out on the opportunity to earn a whopping $10 a day. Jury duty isn't meant to be a financial boon, but it would have been interesting to be a part of a … [Read more...] about Clever Posts Of The Week – March 27th
