Winter set in fast and hard this year, with the last few weeks yielding particularly harsh conditions throughout most of the East Coast, Northwest, and even the balmy South. Many states are reaching record sub-zero temperatures and experiencing heavy snowfalls. These conditions are blamed on a system of Arctic air from the north that’s known […]
The start of the year means that many people — myself included — are vowing to spend more time on health and fitness. Gym memberships are flying off the shelf, and the latest workout equipment is in high demand. While this is ultimately a good thing, it can also be quite costly. The reality is […]
The power steering hummed with each corner I took while my wife and I were out shopping before the holidays. It had become a common occurrence, especially when the Minnesota winter temps dropped into the single digits. Most likely, the power steering pump needs to be replaced — a repair that would cost us several […]
Did you see that new Foot Locker commercial? The timing was perfect, and watching Tyson hand Holyfield his ear was hilarious. So when I went to the mall and saw signs for the “Week of Greatness” sale, the commercial came to my mind — and I almost bought in. The commercial did its job. Fortunately, […]
From a young age, I was taught to fear the check engine light. To me, that little icon meant to expect smoke, flames, and the imminent death of your vehicle if you didn’t pull over immediately. With that kind of perspective, you can imagine what was going through my head when an audible “ding” was […]
You’ve tried setting a budget and sticking to it. You can’t, so you blow more money than you would have had you not set the budget in the first place. Why is it so hard? And what should you do about it? Budgets are hard because they’re so restrictive — almost suffocating. When your friends […]
