Archive for 'Spending'
Dirty Harry Teaches Us a Lesson on Opportunity Cost
Jan 26, 2012 - Go ahead, make my day – learn about "opportunity cost" from Dirty Harry movies. Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, do ya?
Living on the Financial Edge? 7 Tips to Help You Keep It Together
Jan 25, 2012 - About to lose your job with no emergency fund in sight? Time to put your life in "safe mode."
5 Ways to Save Time AND Money With Coupons
Jan 23, 2012 - What's your hourly rate for frugal activities? Compare the money saved as payment for time invested, and you'll get an entirely new perspective on frugality.
5 Ways I’m a Personal Finance Daredevil
Jan 19, 2012 - Sometimes, risks pay off – playing it safe can actually cost you instead of save you. Here are the money menaces I stare down without blinking.
4 Ways to Save at the Dentist
Jan 19, 2012 - The recession has hurt dentists' bottom line and our dental health. A recent survey shows 43 percent of us have delayed dental care due to the cost. Here's how to cut your dental costs whether you have insurance or not.
Canadian Pharmacies: Are the Savings Worth the Risk?
Jan 17, 2012 - Buying prescriptions online from Canada is a crime and a gamble, but for some patients, it's the only way they can afford their meds. If that's you, here's what you need to know.
How Misplaced Priorities Lead to Lame Excuses
Jan 12, 2012 - We can complain and make excuses, but our spending habits reveal our priorities in life. When we're in a tight spot, it's usually because we've misplaced our priorities.
Resolutions 2012 – Budgeting Your Way to Happiness
Jan 11, 2012 - Some people see budgets like diets, but starving yourself to meet your goals will never work. Here's how to look at budgets and make them work for you.
Bad Couponing: 9 Tips to Avoid It
Jan 10, 2012 - If you photocopy a coupon or snatch one from a recycling bin, you're risking arrest. If you cut off a coupon expiration date or take more than your fair share, you risk being a jerk.
Why I Never Shop at Dollar Stores
Jan 10, 2012 - Are you a dollar store detester or devotee? You won't catch me in one. Here's why.
Money Hacks 2012 – 8 Shortcuts to Getting Richer
Jan 09, 2012 - They're called "hacks": clever solutions to tricky problems. Here are some of my favorites to help you save more or spend less.
Gift Cards: Use Them Before You Lose Them
Jan 06, 2012 - Some gifts keep on giving. Others – like gift cards – can actually cost you if you don't use them within a year. If you were given a gift card over the holidays, better read on.
Strategic Pizza: When a Slice Is Worth the Price
Jan 03, 2012 - Saving money often means spending time. And sometimes the trade-off isn't worth the trouble. I think this is one of those times for me. Is it for you?
Top-Rated Exercise Equipment for 2012 (Starting at $3)
Jan 03, 2012 - Whether you have $3 for a smartphone app, $20 for a pedometer, or $800 for a treadmill, here's a list of the top products at bottom dollar.
How to Find Screaming Deals at Thrift Stores
Jan 02, 2012 - What if you could buy expensive designer clothing for pennies on the dollar? You can.
