I can't claim to be an expert in legal matters by any stretch of the imagination, but based on some recent experiences, here are some quick tips to choosing the right attorney: 1. Don't be in a rush to pick the first one you call. Give yourself … [Read more...] about 5 tips to choosing the right attorney
Yesterday, the last of my Schick Quattro cartridges gave up on me. I've been waiting for this moment for one reason. I wanted to try out the new Gillette Fusion Manual Razor. I purchased the razor from Sam's Club last night, and the package also … [Read more...] about Gillette Fusion – A Razor with a Fine Edge
A few years ago, I started to look at purchases in a different way. I used to just buy with my credit card and not think twice about having to pay it off. I figured I would do that when I graduated college. Then, after I graduated, things got … [Read more...] about How many hours do I need to work to pay for that?
In my first job out of college, I worked for a MAJOR oil company as an "IT Analyst". Coming from "Pennsyltuckey" (Central PA) to the Washington D.C. area was a big jump in pay, and cost of living. The "Company" had a policy of a standard 6 month … [Read more...] about In a pay raise slump? Sometimes you just need a new job
After reading the articles everywhere on using 0% balance transfers to earn extra savings interest, or paying off debt, I had an epiphany. We have a car loan with about $15,000 left. We bought the car almost 2 years ago for $25,000, and in the last … [Read more...] about Paying off a $15,000 car loan in 9 months without using savings
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/2007/01/better-than-wii-sports.html The video shows a gaming system by WunderWall that mirrors your every move with camera, and even replicated weapons you might be holding (swords, nunchukas). Ohhh, the lawsuits that … [Read more...] about Breaking TVs with Wii? Imagine what you’ll break with WunderWall
If you tend to use the ATM regularly, and you often have to go out of your own bank's network, you're looking at an average of $2.50 in charges just to see that cash. For a $20 withdrawal, that's a 12.5% fee! Outside of choosing a bank that will … [Read more...] about Avoid those ATM fees!
I've been tracking our net worth since last May when I was introduced to www.networthiq.com. It took a few months to really refine how I was tracking our assets and liabilities, but I think I have it nailed down, and I'm not seeing major percentage … [Read more...] about Almost there! A six-figure net worth
