The vehicle registration notification came in the mail today — but I expected this. The amount on the bill to register the van we bought in January was a bit of a shock to the system, however. Before purchasing our new family car, we owned the same 2 vehicles for almost ten years. The yearly registration fee […]
There are two primary reasons to visit your local dealership: either to buy a new car, or have your current car serviced. Do you dread the latter? A few years ago my answer would have been “Yes”. Visits to the service department used to make me nervous. Each time I took the car in for a […]
My husband finally has a “real” job. He’s no longer an adjunct; he has a full-time job at a school that seems to like that he prioritizes students and learning. With that full-time job comes benefits — and it’s amazing how much they’re affecting our financial life. As we enjoy the benefits of having benefits, […]
Market analysts have discovered something surprising about human nature. When choosing a product we don’t know much about, we automatically assume the highest-priced item is also the highest quality. This carries over into our sensory perceptions, as well: consumers who eat more expensive pizza or drink more expensive wine claim these products taste better than […]
As an avid reader, I’m always on the lookout for good deals on books and e-books, whether or not I really need any more. While there are thousands of free book titles on Amazon for Kindle (or on Google Play or Barnes & Noble), they’re not usually the ones you’d find on the bestseller list. […]
If you haven’t already heard, the newest feature from tech giant Apple is a cash- and card-less payment system aimed at revolutionizing the way you shop. It’s called ApplePay. The concept itself isn’t new; other companies have been offering versions of a mobile wallet for several years. The fact that we haven’t seen a massive […]
