There are lots of people who claim to have the key to making money. And with this post, I’m going to bite the bullet and become one of those people who claims to have the key to making money. But, I’m not going to charge you anything for this key. I’m not even going to … Read more
Do you like to be teased? If you’re seven, probably not. If you’re twenty-seven and with your spouse or significant other … well, I’ll leave you two alone. 🙂 Like everything else, it depends completely on the context. And though businesses don’t tease the way a couple of love birds would, they do sweeten the … Read more
Credit cards expire. Then they don’t work anymore. Here are actions you should take to keep things running smoothly … My business credit card expires at the end of this month. I had had my brand-spanking-new one on my desk for over a month, and finally activated the card this month. Credit cards expire (and … Read more
I don’t fly often. In many ways, I’m very thankful for this. As one of many infrequent fliers, though, I am vulnerable to being taken advantage of. People who fly every month or even every week have parts of their travel routine down to a science. I’ve traveled with fliers who not only have the … Read more
We do a lot of shopping through Amazon. We love the convenience of our Amazon Prime membership, and even made the decision to get an Amazon rewards card. Amazon is a great place to save some money, easily. Amazon more or less singlehandedly gave rise to the term showrooming. We save even more on some … Read more
Clothes can say many different things. Such as: “I’m quietly confident.” Or: “I’m hip and stylish.” Or even: “I’m utterly tacky.” Regardless of the specifics, all clothes say: “I’m not naked.” This is largely what I demand of my clothing, and it’s largely what everyone else demands of my clothing as well. My wife has … Read more
When making a big purchase, or even a not-so-big purchase, do you pay in installments? Here’s how to find out … “Pay on the installment plan. Don’t pay now; pay later. Five easy payments of $39.95.” When businesses offer to split up the payments in a large purchase, it usually brings them more business. If … Read more
In lots of cases, especially in high-cost-of-living areas, having a family with both parents working is a necessity. But along with the extra income come extra stress, financial and otherwise. On the financial side, there is child care, and a host of other services that get done what needs getting done. On the non-financial side, … Read more