13 Dumb Things: Not Paying Attention to Health Insurance Benefits
May 2nd 2007 23:18
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401 (k) Errors
May 1st 2007 23:14
I made some dumb mistakes in dealing with 401(k)s and retirement, learn from them in this podcast. Click here to download. Click here to add this podcast to Itunes.
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13 Dumb Things: Not Saving
April 30th 2007 23:04
In this confessional podcast mini-series, I talk about financial errors I have made based on my 13 Dumb Things I Did With Money Post. This episode covers why I didn't save. Click here to download. Click here to add this podcast to your Itunes.
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When to Buy New Technology
April 29th 2007 22:00
This recent article on how Plasma TVs are selling for more units at a lower price, raised an interesting question of when should one go out and buy new technology. I provide my thoughts on the issue in this podcast. Click here to add this podcast to your itunes.
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13 Dumb Things I Did With Money
April 26th 2007 03:25
“Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment.”
This is my first Thursday Thirteen Post on Bargain-Value. Today, I’m going to provide a brief summary of what I’ve learned through the school of hard knocks, by highlighting 13 financial bloopers I’ve made in the hopes that others would learn from them. I'll also be releasing podcasts on them in the next few weeks, so stay tuned[ Click here to read more ]
This is my first Thursday Thirteen Post on Bargain-Value. Today, I’m going to provide a brief summary of what I’ve learned through the school of hard knocks, by highlighting 13 financial bloopers I’ve made in the hopes that others would learn from them. I'll also be releasing podcasts on them in the next few weeks, so stay tuned
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Is the Bargain Always Greener at the Other Store?
March 27th 2007 05:57
I compare Wal-Mart and Winco and find out if Winco really has better values. Click here to listen to the podcast.
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The Most Expensive Word in the English Language
March 8th 2007 00:30
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The Birthday Tracker
January 10th 2007 06:38
One area I’ve come up short in bargain hunting this past year is the area of gift giving. It’s not that I’ve spent “too much” usually, but rather that I’ve not planned my spending so I’ve not gotten the optimal gift.
Indeed, it seems like birthdays, Father’s Day, and Mother’s Days are crisis of epic proportion, but they shouldn’t be! We all know these days are coming, so why not plan for them[ Click here to read more ]
Indeed, it seems like birthdays, Father’s Day, and Mother’s Days are crisis of epic proportion, but they shouldn’t be! We all know these days are coming, so why not plan for them
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It's a Wonderfully Frugal Life
January 9th 2007 06:33
I watched, Frank Capra’s classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” this past Christmas. Thinking about it later, I was struck by one of George Bailey’s overlooked virtues. Everyone appreciates George’s selflessness, hard work, and courage.
But have you ever thought how George, in his wonderful life was the exemplary saver? In fact, without George’s savings, his life and it’s impact on others wouldn’t be so wonderful[ Click here to read more ]
But have you ever thought how George, in his wonderful life was the exemplary saver? In fact, without George’s savings, his life and it’s impact on others wouldn’t be so wonderful
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The Gift of Time
December 22nd 2006 05:56
In my last piece, I wrote about practical gifts that can be practically used by your child. There’s one other key to understand, particularly in a small family. With many gifts, you’re giving something besides money, you’re implying a promise of time.
If you buy a child a board game, you should be willing to sit down and play it. You’ve in effect committed to that when you bought the present. Yes, if you’ve got more than one child they can play together, but there’s nothing like mom or dad joining the fray[ Click here to read more ]
If you buy a child a board game, you should be willing to sit down and play it. You’ve in effect committed to that when you bought the present. Yes, if you’ve got more than one child they can play together, but there’s nothing like mom or dad joining the fray
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Frugality Taught Early is Key to Frugal Christmas
December 4th 2006 06:43
One of the biggest wastes of money at Christmastime are the hundreds of dollars in toys bought for young, two and three-year-old kids. I remember visiting the house of family friends when I was a boy. Their children who were but toddlers had received dozens of new toys
Most of the toys were broken. Not all. It was only February. But throughout the year, I saw reminders of how rough little kids could be as expensive toys bit the dust and hundreds of dollars spent on them was simply gone[ Click here to read more ]
Most of the toys were broken. Not all. It was only February. But throughout the year, I saw reminders of how rough little kids could be as expensive toys bit the dust and hundreds of dollars spent on them was simply gone
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Being Cheap at Christmas
November 27th 2006 02:31
Many people look down on Penny Pinching at Christmas. ‘Tis the season to be free-spending we’re told.
As we’ve explained, gifts don’t define Christmas, but in our culture it can be a challenge, no one wants to be known as a cheapskate or a Scrooge. No one wants to say those dreaded words that are anathema to our nation’s beloved retail sector (“I can’t afford that.”) but you need to[ Click here to read more ]
As we’ve explained, gifts don’t define Christmas, but in our culture it can be a challenge, no one wants to be known as a cheapskate or a Scrooge. No one wants to say those dreaded words that are anathema to our nation’s beloved retail sector (“I can’t afford that.”) but you need to
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Remembering the Things that Matter Most at Christmastime
November 21st 2006 07:39
As we get into the Christmas season, a couple basic principles have to be examined.
First and foremost is, what matters most? It’s a message where numerous TV shows, movies, and books have tried to hammer home. Christmas, we’re told, is not about the amount of presents you get, but about the love of family and friends. It’s about peace on Earth and the birth of the King[ Click here to read more ]
First and foremost is, what matters most? It’s a message where numerous TV shows, movies, and books have tried to hammer home. Christmas, we’re told, is not about the amount of presents you get, but about the love of family and friends. It’s about peace on Earth and the birth of the King
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Don't Buy Without the Details
November 16th 2006 07:22
The devil is in the details, they always say, and not getting the details right will kill you. In addition to the numerous bargains I’ve gotten off Ebay, I’ve also got some things I really didn’t mean to by not reading the description fully. Once I thought I was bidding on a DVD Writer drive and only got the case. Wow! Talk about confusion.
To avoid getting the wrong item, read the whole description before purchasing anything off Ebay or online. Important questions to be sure of are[ Click here to read more ]
To avoid getting the wrong item, read the whole description before purchasing anything off Ebay or online. Important questions to be sure of are
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