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How to Avoid Getting Burned by the Magazine Industry
Tuesday, 2 Mar, 2010 – 23:21 | 3 Comments
How to Avoid Getting Burned by the Magazine Industry

Maybe I’m in the minority here, but I still do (and proudly) subscribe to a few magazines – and I won’t be stopping unless the magazines close shop. My personal favorites are Kiplinger and Backpacker.
That …

The Top 10 Cheapest New Cars of 2010
Sunday, 7 Feb, 2010 – 21:31 | 16 Comments
The Top 10 Cheapest New Cars of 2010

I’m not an advocate for buying new vehicles versus used. However, there is some merit in buying an extremely cheap new car and driving it until it’s time to take it behind the woodshed and …

I Have 3 Ooma Referral Coupon Codes
Saturday, 12 Dec, 2009 – 16:11 | 11 Comments
I Have 3 Ooma Referral Coupon Codes

Ooma Referral Coupon Codes!
As an Ooma customer, I was given three coupon codes to get $50 off the Ooma core system. If you’re not sure what Ooma is, it’s a VOIP device that allows you …

When to Move to Joint Financial Accounts
Tuesday, 29 Sep, 2009 – 16:47 | 13 Comments
When to Move to Joint Financial Accounts

The Joint Bank Account Debate
Joint bank accounts for couples? It’s one of those age-old hot personal finance topics. When do you know if it’s the right time to do it? Is there ever a right …

All you Need to Know About Limiting your Expenses
Sunday, 26 Jul, 2009 – 22:34 | 12 Comments
All you Need to Know About Limiting your Expenses

Visualeconomics.com recently posted a visual display of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report that shows where each U.S. household spends their money. Sadly, but not surprisingly, an amazing 51.7% of $49,638 in annual expenses …

Why you Should Calculate your Real Hourly Wage
Sunday, 14 Jun, 2009 – 18:23 | 8 Comments
Why you Should Calculate your Real Hourly Wage

How much do you make? $50K a year? OK… how much do you really make? Yeah, your real wage. The answer may surprise you. When looking at the larger personal finance picture, it’s important to …

Comcast’s Kryptonite Discovered
Tuesday, 12 May, 2009 – 22:10 | 16 Comments
Comcast’s Kryptonite Discovered

How to Cut your Comcast Bill
I was 0-for-2 in previous attempts with Comcast to get a break on my cable bill. I had no leverage. Comcast knows that they’re the only cable provider game in …

How to Methodically Find the Cheapest Flights Every Time
Sunday, 26 Apr, 2009 – 19:52 | 8 Comments
How to Methodically Find the Cheapest Flights Every Time

Trying to get the cheapest flight possible is a game that all of us has played at one point or another. There doesn’t seem to be any consensus as to what site you can find …