We live in an exciting era if you are a techie. New electronics with never-before-seen features are coming out all the time. My wife’s had the same computer for about four years, and it’s starting to show signs of wear and tear. It’s slowed down a lot and freezes occasionally. We’re nearing the time when […]
Finding practical ways to save money over the long haul can be something that escapes our attention. It’s easy to look for the best price on an item when shopping, or add money to your savings account every week, but thinking long-term is an intentional action that takes thought and planning. Here are 20 easy-to-implement […]
Be on the lookout for these scenarios when being thrifty can backfire and cost you more money.
I’m not much of a rules kinda guy, but the 30 day spending rule is one I really like. The rule is pretty simple – wait 30 days every time you want to make a purchase. Go buy the item if you still think it’s worth the cost after a month, but chances are good […]
While traveling is fun, flying can be a headache. One of the hardest things is figuring out what to pack, especially when airlines put so many restrictions on traveling with luggage. The worst for me is to put the luggage on the scale and find out that there will be an exorbitant charge because the […]
Credit card debt is the worst. The super high interest rates make paying the debt off seem to take forever. When I got my first credit card, it took me more than a year to pay back the $1,500 I’d racked up. Luckily, it’s extremely difficult but not impossible. I eventually dug myself out of […]
