Purchases from Goodwill stores are usually decent deals if you know what to look for. Goodwill stores, the chain of secondhand stores that are the public-facing arm of the American nonprofit corporation, accept donations of most items and resell them either in-store or online. Goodwill has a close eye on donations (most of the time) … Read more
The holidays are a time for festivities, for looking back at the past year and looking forward to the new year in a relaxed, joyous atmosphere. And if you’re like me most years, you wonder what planet this is on, and who these aliens are who celebrate like this, because it sure as heck isn’t … Read more
Over the past year, my wife and I have gotten some side jobs completely on referrals. There are many ways to make extra money. Broadly, there are two kinds of ways: active and passive. Active income involves trading time for money, whether it’s going to a second job or performing a service. Passive income is … Read more
My wife did a Costco run after an appointment this morning. After she was done she lamented that it was going to be a big bill because meat (chicken in particular) wasn’t cheap. I said, “Nothing is anymore,” and she agreed. How to keep on budget, then, if prices keep going up? A recent jump … Read more
A few months ago, our inexpensive but functional coffee maker’s carafe broke. Rather than look for another inexpensive maker or a replacement carafe, I pulled the trigger on an OXO Brew 8 Cup Coffee Maker, and I’m so glad I did. I’d been wanting to upgrade but couldn’t justify replacing a perfectly functional coffee maker; … Read more
Saving money and getting money for grocery receipts is pretty easy with receipt-scanning smartphone apps. To save more, use more apps … With all of the news about companies finally being brought to light for making a mint off of your personal information without reasonable disclosure, it’s a good thing when other companies pay you … Read more
Have some old gold jewelry and need some cash? Here’s how to find out what it’s worth before you sell it … Many stores and websites will pay you for your jewelry based (mainly) on its precious metal content. For those that advertise online, they offer you a postage-paid envelope, you mail in your valuables, … Read more
Power of attorney is the ability to legally sign someone else’s name as if they had signed themselves. It can be a powerful tool to have amongst family members in case of emergency or incapacitation. A couple of months ago, we dropped our daughter off at college in a different state. Along with all of … Read more