A brand new Sporting Goods store recently opened up in a nearby shopping mall. The store, located in the location previously occupied by a Sears, has been the a topic of conversation in the city for over a year (while the building was stripped down to the studs, expanded, and rebuilt to accommodate the space […]
When you first walk into a Kohl’s, you may wonder why they are so overpriced. It’s true that most items are marked up so the store can show a significant discount when combined with sales, coupons, and other specials. While this may be a sneaky way to trick consumers into buying more, Kohl’s is still […]
There are many things we can sacrifice in order to save some extra money. New clothes, cable TV, and eating out at restaurants often frequent this list. But one of the expenses that’s always controversial is internet access. Most of us don’t count it as a need, yet it’s very important for doing every day […]
To me, fitness studios have always seemed like the elite club of fitness venues, featuring small classes, professional instructors, and an exclusive feel. They’re also notoriously pricey, running around $40 per session — more than the price per month at some big-box gyms! In spite of their expense, fitness studios hold great appeal to people […]
Nearly every financial guru tells potential budgeters to start their financial management with a simple (but not easy) task: track every single penny. For some individuals, this is a relatively easy task. It’s just a matter of building financial tracking into their routine. But for most people, tracking expenses is often very difficult. Thankfully, between modern technology […]
We’ve all been the victim of an all too convincing sales pitch at one point or another in our lives. Whether you’re shopping for a car or a home appliance, salesmen certainly have their way with words and can persuade you to spend money you don’t have. No matter how much you think you can […]
