Some Ways to Spend Less This Season (or Any)
It’s something that we all want to think about – spending less for the holiday. But for many people, thinking is as far as it goes. The most common concepts involve “Secret Santa’s” and gift pooling. And there is also making gifts. There really are a lot [...]
We all need to shop. In our modern world, we can’t barter or build everything that we need or would like. And there are a lot of wonderful things that can be bought to make our homes look better, clothes to make us look good, and items to help make our lives easier and more [...]
Money Wasters You May or May Not Have Thought Of
(This is one of my more tongue-in-cheek articles)
Everyone always wants to find ways to save money. Why? There are so many ways that it is easier to just throw money away, without even really thinking about it. Here are a few of those.
Never wash a full [...]
We all know that the future is uncertain. It’s a fog that we cannot see through and understand the exact events and timings of what will happen. Regardless of how well we plan things, we know that events can conspire to change what we expect to occur. Some people use this as an excuse to [...]
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Is Retirement Planning Worth the Effort?
I recently heard someone comment that saving and planning for retirement really isn’t worth the effort. The idea here is that people who plan to sit around and read or just simply relax but are presently working very hard to build a financial nest egg probably won’t need it, as [...]
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How to Find Fun Outings that Cost Little
Most cities offer several events and places to visit where the whole family can have fun. This is especially true for young children.
Finding free events and fun activities requires a little bit of diligence and being aware of what is going on in the city. There are many [...]
Enjoying the Great Outdoors for Less
When we enjoy the outdoors there are so many options available that it is sometimes confusing. On a long weekend there are certain to be crowds in the popular areas and finding camping sites and space may become difficult. However, there are ways to enjoy the times outside camping and [...]
Managing the Expenses of Weekend Vacations
It isn’t always easy to make sure that you have everything for a vacation, even a small weekend trip. There’s the list of everything that has to be taken along: there’s the allowing for fuel, car maintenance, food, and a small emergency fund. It can be quite hectic, and the [...]
Some Useless Things People Spend Money On
People spend money on the most amazing things! Items that add no use or value to life, yet they will waste precious dollars on them, when those dollars could be used for more precious and lasting items, things that actually contribute to their lives. Here is my list of [...]
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Decreasing the Expenses of Home Upkeep by Doing It on Your Own
The last decade or so has seen a huge surge in do-it-yourself projects, know how and people simply willing to learn and get their hands into home renovation and maintenance projects. And there is good reason why – it costs much less than hiring [...]
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