Spending Habits
Managed Spending
In my first post of the new year I mentioned my three goals of debt reduction, managed spending, and discount shopping. It’s ironic that for me, and maybe for many others, part of debt reduction is also managed spending. Though I am concentrating on paying the debt, the fact remains that if I am... »
The Fine Line
The current economic situation has forced many of us to think hard about our spending habits and inclinations. The “devil may care” way we once had of spending has gone the way of all things and been replaced by a hard look at value for purchase. Gone are the days when I budgeted forward,... »
Black Friday
We used to call it the day after Thanksgiving. Or the Day After Thanksgiving Sale. Now we call it Black Friday. It seems weird to me, but what do I know? I did do some research on Wikipedia and discovered that the use of the term Black Friday was more common on the East... »
One Man’s Trash….
I’m sure you’ve heard the old expression, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” It’s true. My father loved to rescue “perfectly good” items from the curb where they sat waiting for the garbage truck. My apartment complex’s trash enclosure was a real thrill for him. People were always moving in and out, often... »
The Old man
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Old man was of the solid, unwavering opinion that the best way to save money was to fold it over and put it back in your pocket. He’d be 96 this coming year. I am beginning to think he might be right. Course he was sure you should be able... »
In Sync?
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Since we will both be writing on this blog, you may wonder whether we are in sync or not. We’re not. We may have terrific money saving ideas right along side recommendations for designer sunglasses at 50% off or a teeth whitening kit with a free trial. Because living is living.... »
Cutting Costs Without Cutting Out the Fun
October 10, 2009 Making do vs. Living large My husband and I are polar opposites. I have always been in the “make do” frame of mind. And he has always taken the “live large” position. I should have known that this would be the case when we went apartment hunting as newlywed college students. After looking... »