As the father of a daughter, I’ll likely be thinking about wedding costs a lot sooner than I want. I’m reminded of this every day as I watch my baby girl grow up at record speed. Unless tradition reverses course, I’ll be expected to foot the bill. That’s what happens when the coin toss shows … Read more
Giving children solid grounding in money management is crucial. Budgeting, saving, frugality, and financial planning are important components of living on one’s own and taking responsibility. It’s unlikely that personal finance skills will be taught in school to any appreciable degree, so it’s up to parents to do this. We give our daughter an allowance. … Read more
This might seem to be a bit of an odd post on a personal finance and bargain website. But it’s one of the more important choices that people make in a lifetime. The choice of your spouse (or the choice not to marry) will change your finances for the rest of your life. I was … Read more
A friend from college shared a funny picture from his calendar. The content of the sign: Funerals 50% Off He asked what a half-off funeral might be. I said: “One foot in the grave.” Then he asked me if the Mighty Bargain Hunter approves. I gave that comment a like. As long as the bottom … Read more
Posts regularly make the rounds in personal finance blogs about the cost of pets. Pets are expensive. There’s no doubt about that whatsoever. I didn’t grow up with pets. I married a dog person (to the core), so her dogs moved in when she did. Dogs have helped my wife get through some of the … Read more
Getting thoughtful gifts for your spouse covers a lot of rough edges! Here’s a trick on avoiding the Valentine’s Day markup with style … We’ve gotten into the habit of letting each other know before we’re about to purchase something big — something that costs in the neighborhood of $150 or more. When I tipped … Read more