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
Today I had the pleasure of paying a visit to the dentist to have him look at a tooth that failed last night. These kinds of visits will be regular occurrences for the rest of my life, because I’m a dental cripple. The dental office graciously made room in their schedule for me, and built … Read more