I recall a conversation with a former colleague of mine, a sports fan like I am, talking about a $500,000 bonus that a former collegiate sports coach had lost based on violating terms of his contract. We were both shaking our heads, each of us having … Continue reading...
A House for the Price of a Cup of Coffee?
Can you imagine buying a single family house in a major metropolitan area – one with 4 major professional sports teams, major international corporations, and plenty of entertainment - for under $10,000? Perhaps even well under that figure? No … Continue reading...
Squirreling Gone Wild – #5
In the 5th installment of Squirreling Gone Wild, I'll go back to a story about my old college buddy. While the last SGW post went away from the college buddy and covered an airport carry-on loophole, I'm thinking its time to revisit another extreme … Continue reading...
Consider the Cost of Time when Trying to be Frugal
I have had a few conversations lately with people I know, as well as several in the media, regarding extreme frugality. Some examples that I see are inspiring, many are entertaining, and some just way out there and over the top. Some, as I have … Continue reading...
Squirreling Gone Wild – #4
In the 4th installment of Squirreling Gone Wild, I’ll move away from the example of my college buddy from back in the day. To refresh, this guy was quite a character, and his antics with “frugality” provided for some good stories. Anyway, one of the … Continue reading...
Lessons Learned: Baby Clothes and Toys on a Budget
The birth of a child is one of the greatest joys in life for most people. For many people having their first baby, there is a tendency to buy a lot of new things and sometimes more than truly necessary. This is certainly understandable, as that … Continue reading...
Teaching Young Kids the Value of Money
Childhood is such a great time of life. Many lucky kids are able to be taken care of in terms of food, shelter, clothing, and school, all the while being able to play with friends and toys. Given how special childhood is in the life of a person, … Continue reading...
Get off the Canvas: 10 Steps to a Personal Finance Recovery
“It won’t happen to me!” Job loss, divorce, serious illness, accident, act of nature. Each of these situations happens regularly throughout the country, to people of all walks of life. No matter what demographic, gender, or socio-economic segment … Continue reading...
The Power of Substitution: An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor AND the Debt Away
Most people who grew up in the US have heard the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Good advice, as apples are certainly healthy! More importantly, if you are hungry and want a snack, an apple is better than a bag of potato chips. It’s a … Continue reading...