Archive for 'Spending'

Why I Buy Lottery Tickets
Apr 10, 2012 - If I were buying stacks of tickets every day, I’d have a problem. But I’m not. This is an indulgence, a harmless pleasure. So get over it.

Do Men Really Need Their Own Shampoo?
Apr 05, 2012 - It doesn't matter if the bottle is gray or pink. The ingredients are often the same for men and women. But what about the price?

How to Find an Awful Financial Adviser
Apr 04, 2012 - If you're trusting a professional with your financial future, don't pick that person the way I did. It cost me almost $12,000.

Is Buying a Side of Beef Worth It?
Apr 04, 2012 - If you're a big meat-eater, here's how you can save money while eating tastier meals.

5 Places to Turn Spring Cleaning Clutter Into Cash
Mar 27, 2012 - As long as you're cleaning out the house this spring, you may as well make some money. These websites make it quick and easy to turn unwanted clothes, collectibles, jewelry, and more into cash without the work of a yard sale.

Why a Massage Is Money Well Spent
Mar 27, 2012 - Even when I was in debt, I paid for a massage therapist. And it was well worth it.

$12 Million Underwear and Other Strange Online Finds
Mar 22, 2012 - You can find some great deals on Amazon and eBay – but you won't find them in this post.

4 Free Tasty Apps for Foodies
Mar 22, 2012 - Not sure what to make for dinner? Don't crack open a cookbook or even call Mom. Just look at your phone.

8 Things Rich People Buy That Make Them Look Dumb
Mar 21, 2012 - What's worse than wasting money? Spending it on things that you think make you look good, but really make you look silly.

How to Make Money With Rebate Websites
Mar 20, 2012 - If you're not getting cash back every time you shop online, you're leaving money on the table.

5 Tips for a Terrific Tattoo
Mar 20, 2012 - A new study shows more people – and more women – are getting tattoos than ever before. But before you go under the needle, take these steps to get the right art at the right price.

Why I Don’t Want to Be in the 1 Percent
Mar 20, 2012 - You can spend all your time trying to get rich. Or you can spend your money having a good time. But there's a middle way that suits me best.

8 Tips for a Financial Spring Cleaning
Mar 19, 2012 - Your house needs an annual cleaning, so why not your finances? Here's how to make a clean sweep of your costly problems.

14 ‘Dubious’ Personal Finance Moves It’s OK to Do
Mar 15, 2012 - Justin Bieber can teach you a lot about smart financial moves that look stupid at first.

9 Ways I Saved Money Between Jobs
Mar 13, 2012 - Economizing doesn’t necessarily mean missing out on life. Here's how I trimmed expenses without cutting into my lifestyle.