College. The word makes me think of a few things – hard work, amazing relationships, fun, and the dreaded college budget. While college is (and should be) a major learning experience it’s also the time where you learn how to pinch pennies, get … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Save Money While Attending College
While we were lifting weights on Thursday my fifteen year old son surprised me with the following question: “Dad, can I get a debit card?†Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net He went on to explain his request. He … [Read more...] about Should My Teenager Get A Debit Card?
Money troubles bring a very unique type of stress that can really do a number on us. It can push us further into denial and further away from solutions. If you have reached a point where you are ready to face the issue head on, congratulations on … [Read more...] about Mired in Money Troubles? Tips for Digging Yourself Out
Many first time home-buyers are confused about how to get a mortgage. There are literally hundreds of different mortgage packages available, so knowing where to start can be difficult. The key thing to do before you go looking for a mortgage is to … [Read more...] about How to Get a Mortgage?
October kind of snuck up on me.....but here it is. My wife is a big fan of Halloween, dressing up in costumes, decorating the house, and anything else that goes along with the season. Last year she noticed that Halloween fell on a weekend night … [Read more...] about Clever Posts Of The Week – October 3rd
Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net I'm not a big coupon user, I admit it. It's not because I don't like to save money, it's because I never seem to find the time to go and find the coupons. I don't subscribe to a newspaper, so … [Read more...] about Three Easy Ways To Find Coupons
My wife doesn’t accept a bad customer experience. She’s going to get what she paid for, and if she believes she’s been deprived from the value she deserves in any way, shape, or form, somebody is going to hear about it. This usually results … [Read more...] about Customer Service: A Little Kindness Goes A Long Way
For a college student entering the last year or two of school, the headlines are alarming. It seems every day, there’s another “doom and gloom†report about jobs or student loans, making it sound as if no matter what you do, you’re doomed to … [Read more...] about Thinking About Heading Straight to Grad School? Read This First
