A few months ago, I discussed options for cutting down your cable bill. I suggested internet streaming (Netflix and Hulu Plus), dish companies, and even calling your cable provider and complaining — but what I didn’t explore was an antenna. Now that baseball season is over and I’m home with my fiancée for the off-season, […]
You want your proposal to be something your beautiful bride-to-be can never forget. She deserves it — and the ring of her dreams — but you know less than nothing about buying diamonds. Or perhaps you’re considering diversifying your portfolio, but you get diamonds like your grandma gets Twitter. Diamonds Are Treasures People use diamonds […]
In the hustle of moving into a new apartment and getting yourself and your stuff settled in, it can be easy to forget about your security deposit. After all, most landlords don’t even give those back. You have enough on your mind, so why worry about a security deposit? Because the security deposit is your […]
I have a weakness for spending money on grooming items. I love lotions, soaps, and beauty products. But I also love to save money, and the older I get, the more my frugality wins out over my grooming obsession. Here are a few tips I’ve learned over the years on how to pinch a few […]
We hear a lot about identity theft, since it’s a crime that can reach anyone, at any time. Even if they have flaws, services like credit monitoring can provide peace of mind. And, if you’re worried about identity theft, there are companies that offer insurance against the costs you could incur. Before you pay for […]
Finding fun and cheap ways to entertain your kids can be a challenge. We don’t participate in the usual karate classes, T-ball games, or soccer practices, because we live so far from town that the travel expense of going to activities isn’t feasible for our family. In fact, with the rising cost of gas, any […]
