Finding new movies on VHS is becoming pretty difficult. It’s becoming a somewhat obsolete format. Sure, you can still find the occasional VHS player and tapes — Amazon even sells a few. But most players are actually combined with DVD players at this point. Most of us with any VHS tapes are coming to a […]
Frugality
Poor spendthrifts don’t get a lot of love on personal finance blogs and websites. We tsk-tsk at their irresponsibility and try to show them the joys of being prudent and frugal but maybe there are lessons that we can learn from our more free spending cousins. Of course, it’s all about balance and if the […]
Here’s a loaded question for you: Are you rich? One of the numbers that is repeatedly thrown about to represent “being rich” is an annual salary of $250,000 a year. Others, though, don’t consider you “rich” unless you make $1 million. I know some families who would consider themselves “rich” if they could hit the […]
Contrary to popular belief, you CAN dress well without spending a fortune on designer clothes and shoes. I love fashion and can relate to the need to look good and to impress. It’s a very human need, after all. No one wants to look frumpy or “cheap.” However, I do believe that it’s quite possible […]
Buying second hand makes a lot of sense. It’s not only frugal, but it’s also good for the environment. However, it’s important that you make safety a priority when shopping for used items. It’s not a bargain if it’s putting you or your family at risk. Examine items closely before buying. If you’re buying furniture […]
Making do with what you already have is a time-honored way of frugality, and a great way to avoid having so much stuff you lose track of what you have. There is nothing worse than thinking you’ve found a great deal on something you need, only to find out a few weeks later, you already […]