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Sometimes spending money just makes you feel good. It’s not the actual action of giving away money, it’s the result of dropping a load of cash on something nice, like a weekend away, or an afternoon at the spa, or a shiny new car. The nicer things you have, the nicer you feel. This is…
One of the strongest memories I have as a child regarding money was when our family held garage sales. I would get to collect different old toys that were “mine”, price them for sale, and reap the rewards of any sales. It was always fun to get a small wad of cash, which I would…
Boredom can be a budget killer. I often forget how often I do something or purchase things just because I have nothing better to do at the time. When I was working for a summer during my college years I clearly remember walking from mall to mall just looking at what was for sale. Eventually…
Going to a car dealership is a lot like walking through a mine field. You’ve got to know where all the bombs are buried so you can walk out alive. The car buying process is laid out to extract the maximum amount of money from a consumer. To help you avoid the mines, here are…
I wrote last week about home computing on a budget. I mentioned that I thought the cheapest way to get an acceptable computer was to purchase a premade computer from your local big box store as most basic computers will be more than enough for a family. However, not everyone is going to be okay…
Sometimes it amazes me to witness just how far computers have come. Being born in the 80s, I am a product of the generation that grew up with the home PC. I remember when I got my first computer, when we first got dial-up internet, and when we made the switch to cable internet. Now…
I don’t have a lot of experience with vacuum cleaners. Growing up, I hated vacuuming the house. If there were other chores I could “trade” for in order to get out of vacuuming, I would. Dusting, actually, was my favourite. We had a central vacuum system, so I didn’t even have to drag a large…
