I recently saw traveler’s checks mentioned and thought “What? Those are still around? What exactly are they, anyway? Checks are becoming rare. Shouldn’t traveler’s checks be obsolete now that we have credit cards and electronic banking? Well, here’s what I found. American Express started issuing traveler’s checks in 1891 as a convenient, secure way for […]
I’m taking a trip across Canada right now. So far, it’s been a great experience. And, of course, it’s a great time to come to Canada from the United States because the greenback is relatively strong against the loonie. Here are three things making my life a little bit easier as I spend two weeks north […]
Spring is in the air and so are those baseballs. If you’re a family who enjoys our national past time, a night under the stadium lights can be a memorable walk off win… or a gut wrenching extra innings loss. Either way, most people spend a ton of dollars to see the games, but that […]
Think running into the supermarket to get a loaf of bread is easy? You would be right, but not before they tempt you to spend money on a bunch of other junk first. Grocery stores are laden with traps that try to convince you to buy more than you set out to get. Here are […]
The birth of the smartphone didn’t fundamentally change the traditional way of grocery shopping yet, but the device definitely altered the way some people browse and find deals. Many grocers adapted their rewards program to accommodate the new technology. and third party apps are coming onto the scene to help the consumer save a couple of […]
We all love the steal. If we find something 50% or better, we probably do a little jig and dance in our mind, get up from our laptop, and grab a celebratory cup of coffee. If I were a betting man, I would wager that our wallets light up a little when we see the […]
