The $100-A-Day-Rule Prevents Impulse Buying
I like stuff - gadgets, gizmos, and thingamajigs. I also like saving money. So, I’ve created the $100-A-Day-Rule.
For every $100 that I want to spend on the purchase of a new product, I must wait one day before I make the purchase. This creates a self-imposed ‘cooling-off’ period.
If a new gadget costs [...]
How My New Diet Is Affecting My Waistline And My Wallet
As many of you know, I not only blog about personal finance, I also blog about health and fitness, over at No. Calories Needed. I recently started a new eating plan and I’m down 8 pounds. Not only has my diet affected my waistline, it’s beginning to affect my wallet.
Areas where I’m now saving money [...]
Beware Of The Laundry Detergent Cap
As many of you know, my wife and I are going to have a new baby in less than one month. A few nights ago, while washing some ‘onesies’ for out little girl, I noticed something about the laundry detergent cap.
On the back of the detergent bottle, there are ‘recommended’ amounts for various types [...]
What I Have Learned From Watching Television Shopping Networks
A few nights ago, I couldn’t fall asleep. So, I got out of bed and did a little ‘channel surfing’.
Between reruns of Sports Center and The Andy Griffith Show, I spent a few hours watching a couple of ‘television shopping networks’.
Now, I’m hooked. Not on the products - but on the way that the products [...]
Saying Goodbye To An Old Friend
I have been a Sirius Satellite Radio subscriber for more than four years. But, yesterday, I canceled both of my subscriptions. Why? Let’s just leave it at - bad customer service.
I really like the service, but I will not miss the expense. I’ll replace the music with free (legal to download) [...]
How To Get An Annual Discount With Dish Network
I recently upgraded my Dish Network satellite receiver. While he was installing the new receiver, the technician suggested that I look into the ‘annual discount’. Yesterday, I called Dish Network. Here’s the deal -
If you prepay for 11 months, you’ll receive 1 month of service for free.
This discount applies to your ‘programming package’ and does [...]
