Does Priceline Actually Work?
I think I may be a little late to tout the benefits of Priceline, but having recently used it for the first time a month ago and again last week, I am not sure if I will ever make another reservation the traditional way—it actually does work, I’m proof.
On a recent trip to New York [...]
What is the Best Media Streamer for the Price?
Now that Apple has revealed its new Apple TV device (apparently
available sometime in October) many people are going to start to get
serious about purchasing a media streamer. While I still think there
is far more flexibility with purchasing a small computer tower or
laptop for your media, the media streamers hitting
the market now are so affordable they [...]
Top Affordable Halloween Costumes for 2010
The following list completely ignores all of the typical Halloween costumes like vampires, those go without saying, rather, this list is aimed more at the trend of dressing up like somebody famous or recently made famous. Every year there seems to be a new batch of celebs thanks to politics, reality shows, and balloon boy [...]
2009 Black Friday Deals Leaked
This is one of those moments where you should be wary of impulse buying: corporations created this pseudo holiday and are enjoying every minute of it … especially when you say
Wow, I wouldn’t normally buy this, but its too cheap not to!”
Be sure you are buying what you can afford. Oh yea…and don’t trample anyone….
Droid vs iPhone vs Palm Pree vs MyTouch: Total Cost of Ownership
Wow, that was a long title, but this is exactly what it says, a comparison of all these phones and what it might end up costing you in the long run.
Its hard to really condone some of these phones simply because, not only are they wicked expensive, but in order to fully realize their potential, [...]
Check Out the Collective Buying Power of Groupon
Groupon is a relatively new site that aggregates new deals at awesome prices with an element of community involvement. Not only is it great for consumers, but it is great for business as well. Want to find deals that are more tailored to where you live? They have that too. The ability to discuss with [...]
26 iPhone Apps to Save You Money in Your Small Business
FastUpFront.com has created a list of the best iPhone applications that can save you both time and money in your small business. Some of the topics are personal assistance, time management, news, business tools, finance, information, file management, and travel tools. I could list them out here with all the links and what not, but [...]
Is Composite Decking Right For You?
Summer is steaming towards us and there is a growing number of people who are looking to put in a deck in the back yard. So as you begin your research, you are going to be hit with an issue right away: composite decking or real wood? Personally we have composite decking with real wood [...]
Vuze And Other Free Media Software
I can’t remember if I told you all this, but the Misses and I don’t currently subscribe to any sort of cable TV provider. I’ll let that sink in and again explain it a different way: The only TV that we watch at our house is through a digital antenna that jacks in to our [...]
Home Heating Bill Tricks
Where I live the temperature gets low. We are talking like 12 degrees Fahrenheit, before the wind starts collecting its due. Being the apprentice of a Frugal Master (Frank) I have ratched down our heat to 65 (sometimes 68) degrees. Sure, we can do the usual things where we put on ectra layers but personally [...]
Survival in Tough Times: Smart Shopping
This is a guest post from Al Jacobs, who is the publisher of OnTheMoneyTrail.com. His book is called Nobody’s Fool: A Skeptics Guide to Prosperity.
When economic times are good, you may be inclined to shop with little regard for price or value. But when conditions turn sour it’s another story. As your dollars must now be [...]
Jump Start Your Efficient Economy
The Money Life Network has organized another group project entitled “Jumpstart YOUR Economy: Tips for Starting The New Year Off Right,” and we have to say, that we are excited to write about it. As of late, there has been enormous amount of activity in Washington DC regarding the economy, almost too much. I can [...]
If You Like it Then You Better Put a Tax On It
Taxes are right around the corner. Most of us hope we get a decent return, while others just hope they don’t have to drain their savings to cover the bill. But have you ever really given thought to how much of your money actually goes to taxes? It’s amazing that we have any money left, [...]
Buying Christmas Gifts for a Large Family
We have a large family that has a relatively unusual tradition every year. Anywhere between 20 and 25 people sit in a circle in a large 1960’s living room and open gifts. One at a time. Then we all talk at once about each gift. Then everyone gets a drink or “one more piece of [...]
Awesome Financial Calculators for Microsoft Excel
I was recently accosted by my credit card company about my autopayments to my credit card. After establishing that they were pleased by the fact that I was paying well over my minimum, it was almost too much. How does that work? Well, when you pay too much to USAA, that extra amount goes towards [...]
