Archive for the ‘Saving’ Category
Cutting Costs with Foam
I have noticed an interesting trend in various public bathrooms. Instead of a soap dispenser they have switched to a foamy soap dispenser. This means that people use less soap and thus cost the company less money. Shortly after I noticed this I started watching these little wonders pop up in people’s homes also. This [...]
Just Eight Shopping Days Left
I know that many of you are great shoppers when it comes to planning ahead. Most of the women in my family are great about buying presents for Christmas throughout the year so that there is little stress for them when Chrismas rolls around. Despite my best efforts I never seem to be able to [...]
Stay Away From Small Vendor Gift Cards
With a slow down in the economy giving gift cards to people can end up being a waste of money. Yes, it is great to get a gift from someone and be able to shop at one of your favorite stores, but there are some new perils involved in using gift cards these days. Many [...]
Alternative Vehicles Pt. 3
With the high cost of crude oil based fuels people need to start looking at vehicles that use alternative fules. This three part series will cover alternatives that are available now. Not possibilities for the future. The last of the alternative vehicles that are currently avaiable is the Natural Gas vehicle. This type of alternative [...]
Cost of Food Going Down
I absolutely killed it at the grocery store yesterday. I was so impressed with my haul that I called my good friend Joe Sangl to brag about the amazing amount of food that can be purchased if you are willing to couple the sales with coupons. My wife and I are going to be hosting [...]
Thinking About Vacation — International Travel
International travel is a very sticky endeavor. You have to make sure you have your passport (which these days is no small task) and make sure you do not get ripped off. The truth is there are traps all over the place to traveling internationally. Even the cruise industry is really sneaky with the way [...]
Thinking About Vacation — Standard Travel
Standard travel is different depending on with whom you talk. For me standard travel, in the realm of vacations, is limited to either driving or flying to somewhere inside the U.S. If you do not live in the states this would mean inside your country or, in the case of Europeans, continent. This is by [...]
Watch Your Teen and Keep Insurance Low
I came across a website called Drive Cam. It is simply a way to watch for risky driving behavior. Their main focus is companies with fleets of drivers, but I see this as a real way to reduce your insurance if you have a teenager in your home. My niece, DOBS (which stands for daughter [...]
Dump Your Guzzler? Maybe Not
With the rising gas prices tons of people have been purchasing smaller more fuel efficient cars. The problem come in that many people do not run the math in deciding whether or not to dump the old gas guzzler. Now if you car dies it makes sense to get a more fuel efficient car, but [...]
Cutting the Cost of Food — Grocery Store Examples
So you read my two posts and thought they were interesting but just are not sure if the work involved is worth the savings. For your pleasure I have kept the receipts from my last four shopping trips. Some of you will be appalled at the food I buy but there is some good stuff [...]
