Category Archives: Spending

Five Fall Car Care Tips to Do Now

Car dashboard with speed, temperature and fuel

Not many people actually take on a special spring cleaning project anymore but in the past, that was a convenient time to do those once a year home maintenance items. The fall is the perfect time to not only prepare for rough winter months but to also give your car a little love and attention….

The Cost of Owning a Cat

Cat Expense

As a child, I had some really bad allergies. I don’t remember it being strange or weird, because it was the only thing I ever knew. I just accepted it as normal to always have trouble breathing, always have a runny nose, and always be carrying around some tissues. I was allergic to a couple of different…

Small Changes Add Up To Big Savings

Small Savings

Everyone’s heard about the latte factor, or about how much money you can save by quitting smoking.  Our daily vices can quickly become a financial burden if we don’t keep them in check.  But what about the more subtle habits that are a constant drain on our finances? Years ago, before my wife and I…

Fashion on a Budget

Clothing Sale

I went to see the movie Crazy Stupid Love the other day. My wife and I wanted to go on a date, so I suggested that we see this movie. From the previews, I expected a straight up romantic comedy. It’s not that I thought that I would hate the movie, I just thought that…

Get Rewarded for Money you are Spending Already

American Express TrueEarnings

We all have to spend money on groceries, though we try to reduce our grocery budget where we can. Most of us drive a car, and there are only a few ways to save money on gas. While I try not to go very often, we’ll also all end up in a restaurant occasionally. But by…

Christmas is coming… The Funds are Getting Thin

How To Start Planning For Christmas And Save

The race is on and it seems that Christmas is right around the corner. There are decorations to be set up, presents to be wrapped and a wallet full of cash to be spent. But what if you don’t have a wallet full of cash or even a savings account to fall back on? You…

The Smart Consumer’s Approach to Buying Timeshare Resales

Using a marketing model unlike that of any other good or service in any category, timeshares have traditionally been sold through sales presentations. For decades, timeshare developers invested heavily in seeking qualified (and sometimes not so well-qualified) consumers, whom the developer would gladly woo with mini-vacations, theme park tickets, electronics and other “gifts” in return…