Seeing something out of the corner of my eye, I could almost feel his presence behind me before I felt him tap on my shoulder. “Dad, can I show you something?” I followed him up to his room, where he anxiously pointed to the computer screen. It displayed an ad for a 24-inch computer monitor, […]
When it comes to saving money, there’s no one size fits all. We all have different lifestyles, incomes, and preferences. This means the ways we save money, as well as our abilities to do so, are completely different. If you have yet to find a savings method that works for you, here are four winning […]
Last weekend, my wife and I stopped by the local Costco to renew our membership, which expired at the end of March. As expected, they asked us if we wanted the Goldstar Membership for $55, or the Elite Membership for $110, with which members get 2% cash back on purchases. The customer service representative sensed […]
It’s commonly said that there are two things you can count on: death and taxes. For me, you can add signing up for health insurance every October. I log into my employer’s benefits website and open the document that compares my medical plan options. This part usually requires a little thought, as the plans change […]
If you spend a considerable amount of time reading up on personal finance, you may feel guilty about spending money on yourself. It’s as if you’re a failure for spending money on something you enjoy — but which others may deem frivolous. When it comes to money, however, there should be an equal balance. Money […]
Introverts get something of a bum deal. They’re urged to “get out of their shell” when they’re perfectly happy listening to conversations rather than participating. They’re more likely to be told to smile by strangers. And they’ll often lose out on saving money when given the chance to haggle — especially considering the fact that […]
