The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter, and everyone is thinking about airing out their houses and washing windows. Spring cleaning holds a different meaning for everyone, but usually involves a routine of once-a-year chores, purging, organizing, and refreshing. While you’re doing your spring cleaning around the house this year, don’t forget […]
Frugality
Driving down the road with my son, I heard a, “ding” as a light illuminated on the dashboard. One of the tires on our van had low air pressure. This is the second time in a week that the driver’s side rear tire has lost pressure. The first time I attributed it to a drastic drop […]
Depreciation is one of the biggest downsides of buying a car. The longer you own your car, the less value it retains due to wear, tear, and the environment. Unlike a home, a car does not increase in value (unless it’s a collectible item). On top of that, we’ve all heard that buying a new […]
Just about every company or product has a contact solution for complaints and unsatisfactory service. However, is complaining really worth the time you’re spending to save money? I have seen people take both sides. Some of us feel that we have spent good money on a product or service and even though we aren’t happy about it, […]
Saving money often means you are spending less — but did you know that you can also save money and protect the environment? Many times, what is good for our wallets is also good for the environment. It all starts with the idea of consuming less and having less waste. Here are some simple strategies […]
If you follow current events, you know that the measles is a big deal right now. My wife wanted to know who in our household was or wasn’t immunized, so we started pulling our medical records. One call to our primary care physician verified that we had chosen to have our kids immunized when they […]