Frugality

Satellite Providers Raise Rates: Dish Network and DirectTV

Less than two hours ago I wrote that I was thinking about getting rid of my satellite television.  Thinking about this prompted me to do a little research, and low and behold, look what I found: Dish Network will be raising the cost of most of its programming 3 – 4%, starting in February and March of 2007. DirectTV will…

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Off Topic

Television Is Boring

I grew up in a very rural area without cable television. When I was about 15 years old, my family purchased a satellite so that we could watch television. Prior to the satellite, we were able to receive three local networks. I used to really like to watch television. I like ESPN, the History Channel, HGTV, etc. Lately, however, I…

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Resources

Personal Finance Bloggers And Their Other Sites

Several of my favorite personal finance bloggers have sites dedicated to subjects other than personal finance.  To the list! Five Cent Nickel also has a site about parenting and a site about sports injury. Raising 4 Boys  Sports Injury Info The First Time Homeowner also has a site about sports. Run To Win  Lazy Man and Money also has a…

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