Archive for March, 2008
It’s OK to Indulge, Especially in Bargains
Yesterday, my wife and I grabbed the Monday special at Jerry’s Pizza’s and Subs, which is a large Pizza for $4.99. It’s very rare that we ever eat out on a weekday, which makes the occasion feel like a treat. While we were enjoying our grease ball pizza, we realized that we look forward to [...]
DVD Movie Rentals – Blockbuster vs. Netflix, Are They Worth the Cost?
Do you remember when renting movies involved leaving your house and browsing the isles? For the majority of movie watchers, renting DVD’s has turned into a monthly bill. Depending on the pricing plan chosen, you can now spend anywhere from $9.99/month to $47.99/month for the most expensive of plans offered through Netflix and Blockbuster. Are [...]
Ways to Save on Groceries
The following was a guest post submitted to beingfrugal.net on March 5, 2008.
Food, you have to buy it, you have to eat it, but you don’t have to spend a fortune on it. It’s estimated that an average family of four with two kids and two parents, will spend around $800/month on groceries. How does your family fit [...]
Should We Worry About Inflation?
Today, the Washington Post reported that, “prices have risen 9.2 percent since 2006 for the groceries, gasoline, health care and other basics that a middle-income American family has little choice but to consume.” Usually I would be happy with a 9.2% raise, but apparently, Americans need this just to keep pace with purchasing everyday essentials. [...]
Why Living Paycheck to Paycheck is a Good Thing
You’ve heard the story – living paycheck-to-paycheck is bad thing that only prevents you from getting ahead. I beg to differ; paycheck-to-paycheck living in many ways, is a good thing that can encourage proper budgeting, saving and conservative spending. Let’s be realistic, the majority of us do anticipate and need our next paycheck to make [...]
