Many people wish that prices would be low all year long, but not me. When prices fluctuate, there’s more incentives for retailers to discount prices to below what’s possible otherwise, so it benefits those who take the time to research. Today’s article is from a guest author, who wants to share with us 10 dates […]
January 2010
Even the worst possible news can lay the foundation for a positive future. “It’s all in your head”, as someone wise once told me. There are always two sides of the coin, and always another way to look at something. Consider the following examples.
Want to save more? Sometimes, having a good career is just the way to do it. So, how do you advance your career? Listen to what this guest poster has to say. I ran the marketing team for a technology company in Silicon Valley in my previous job. One of my direct reports, a smart […]
Over the holidays, my husband’s family spent quite a bit of time with us. His brother mentioned that he is expecting a nice, large tax return. “I use it as a sort of savings account,” he said. “That way, I know I’m getting something back.” Before I could help myself, I blurted out: “But why? […]
A Mcdonald’s combo now costs $7 but it used to be less than $5. Then again, the McChicken sandwich used to cost $2.45 and it’s only a buck now. Inflation is a phenomenon that most people hear about often. The media reminds us of it, our financial planners talk about it and if you need […]
Most people in this country have at least one subscription that they pay for regularly, be it a magazine or newspaper. For newspapers, It’s a waste of money under the best of circumstances because news is fresher online. I mean, even small, local papers have an online edition. For magazines, even if you really read […]