Money saving tip #8 NOTE: This post does contain my “affiliate” link from Amazon. Which only means I might receive a nickel or dime if you click on the link below and purchase the product. (It hasn’t happened yet for me, so I’m not holding my breath) I’m really anal about messy areas of the […]
Scan your own books!? Ok, this is going to sound a little extreme to most people, but sometimes I have a hard time letting stuff go. As part of my very frugal nature, I don’t like to re-purchase the same thing I’ve paid for in the past. Something that I paid for, should be mine […]
Frugal Money saving tip #6 The short answer is “Get your wife to do it”. Actually that reminded me of an old parable that my friend shared with me many years ago. It went something like this. “When there are 2 barbers in a shop, which one do you choose?”. ANSWER: “The one with the […]
Tip: Extend your devices storage capacity Apple or Android…works with both Sticker shock abounds with the new iPhone clocking in at $999. We all want to save money on electronics. I live in a mixed Apple and Android device world. However, usually when I make a purchase of a new device, I go with the […]
TIP: Put off major purchases as long as possible A lot of the personal finance blogs that I follow really focus on figuring out the difference between a “want” and a “necessity”. That’s no small feat. Especially when it comes to shiny big purchases. Somehow, buying major appliances can make you feel like an adult […]
Find good old media at thrift stores Anyone who knows me, knows that I eschew subscription services that require payment. I’ll do whatever it takes to avoid paying for all you can eat services like Amazon’s Prime music or even Netflix. You can read more about some of specific efforts to hold onto old media […]
TIP: Create a credit card calendar Revolving credit Ah, the beauty of revolving credit. It’s a double edge sword that can cut both ways. It’s convenient to use credit, and can really extend your purchasing power, but you can easily end up paying more for it. I’ve been managing credit wisely (most of the time), […]
Pinching pennies Sometimes I want to pinch pennies so hard, I want their grandchildren to feel it. Everyone has their own way of saving a little money here and there. I thought I’d create something I could share each week. None of this stuff is brain surgery, it simply takes some commitment and […]