Cheap ways to satisfy those food and drink cravings at work

Food and drinks out of vending machines are sold at ridiculous mark-ups, but sometimes that extra bit of concentration that a snack or a soda is what’s needed to get through the mid-afternoon slump — that time when the brain is screaming “nap” and the stomach is yelling “feed me.”  Unfortunately, the cooking facilities at … Read more

Are refurbished low-end computers worth the money?

My wife’s laptop is showing signs of getting ready to fail, so I’ve been looking around for the past couple of days for replacement options. Since “buy used when it makes sense” is one of the very best money-saving tips I can give, part of my research involved looking for quality used options. We’ve bought “open-box” … Read more

Sharing is saving

Yesterday we spent a wonderful New Year’s with great friends.  They’re the kind of friends that you can enjoy sharing time with, without the need to put on appearances or impress.  It’s incredibly relaxing. I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that we scored some great Mr. Rebates savings with our purchases at The Disney … Read more

Seven things to do when facing a pay freeze

The end-of-year holidays are festive for most people: attending parties, decorating, giving gifts, listening to music, visiting family, eating a bit too much. At work it sometimes means announcement of raises or year-end bonuses when there’s profit to be shared.  People may be entering the new year with a fatter wallet and a bigger paycheck. … Read more