Buy Two and Save . . .
Not because the store wants you to, but because you see a deal and can spare the extra buck or two more.One supermarket I go to does the, "Buy Two and Get One Free" promotion and I love it....
View ArticleCatching a Break . . .
Ever feel like you can't catch a break? I have . . . quite often. Hits come at you left and right-- hits like: An unexpected billIllnessJob lossCar breakdownI think you get the idea . . .What can you...
View ArticleTurning it Around . . .
What is "it"? Whatever you want to turn around. It might be: PersonalFinancialProfessionalThe key to turning "it" around is to make massive change(s) fast-- don't dwell. What change? Job changeBusiness...
View ArticleGetting Overwhelmed
There are times that we all get overwhelmed. What to do about it? Stop stressing outList the tasks to resolve the issuePrioritize those tasksStart attacking the issue by performing the tasksEnjoy the...
View ArticleMore Saturday Morning Rituals . . .
Everyone has rituals, here are some of my Saturday morning rituals: Dump runCheck fluidsCheck air pressureBird seedClean upOrganizeThe thing about rituals is after a while, they become second nature...
View ArticleHow Auto Mechanics Take Advantage of You
Simple fact: Auto mechanics (and contractors in general) take advantage of you. How? They take advantage of your: IgnoranceLack of skillsLazinessBusynessYour lack of knowledge is their life blood....
View ArticleDid You Buy it or Finance it?
If you bought it, then you own it-- you paid cash. If you financed it, then someone else bought it and they own it-- until you pay them back with interest.I pay cash for everything-- I like owning my...
View ArticleIt's the Cadillac of Minivans . . .
If you are a movie buff, then you know that line is from, "Get Shorty". I like to think of that in terms everyday items.I have an associate who just got rid of a very expensive monthly payment on a...
View ArticleWhat if We Treated Every Dollar as Precious?
In our spending and purchases, we might be more: CarefulSelectiveAppreciativeThoughtfulConsciousWas it easy to make that money? No? Then treat it like it was precious. Thank you for visiting and come...
View ArticleSpending Money Means Paying Taxes
Yes, almost every time we spend money, we are paying taxes. Want a refresher? Beyond the taxes paid when the money was earned: Sales taxProperty taxLicensesPermitsService fees and chargesBe careful...
View ArticleAre You Driving Around on Bald, Baloney Skin Tires?
Do your tires have tread? Or are you driving on baloney skins? Tires are super important, yet I look when getting out of my car in parking lots, many cars with little or no tread left on their...
View ArticlePersonal Finance: Under Extending
Most people over extend themselves . . . why not try under extending?I know many people who have too many financial commitments and are constantly stressing over them. They carry too big a mortgage,...
View ArticleLove the Moment . . .
Just a simple thought today . . . love the moment.Step back and learn to: AppreciateEnjoyRespectCount your blessings and realize things are good, will get better, and bad moments won't last...
View ArticlePrices Are Going Up . . . Again
I see it everywhere I go . . . prices are going up yet again. It is time to: Make even more careful purchase decisionsAvoid waste of any kindTake care of what you haveStretch things and make them...
View ArticleUse Your Leverage in Negotiations
Just a quick thought today . . . When negotiating always remember to use all your leverage. Remind the other party of the long-term relationshipPoint out that you have other options availableMonetize...
View ArticleUse the TV or the Radio as Background Entertainment . . .
Today, I am doing a simultaneous post on DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com and SelfRelianceWorkshop.com, since this topic is likely of interest to the readers of both sites.While you may know that I multi-task,...
View ArticleShould You Cut an Expense Even Though You Can Afford it?
Today, I am doing another simultaneous post on DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com and SelfRelianceWorkshop.com, since this topic is likely of interest to the readers of both sites.That depends . . . Do you...
View ArticleHave You Switched to Cash Yet?
Today, I am doing another simultaneous post on DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com and SelfRelianceWorkshop.com, since this topic is likely of interest to the readers of both sites.I try to pay for everything in...
View ArticleSaid It Before, and I will Say It Again . . .
Today, I am doing another simultaneous post on DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com and SelfRelianceWorkshop.com, since this topic is likely of interest to the readers of both sites.Said it before, and I'll say it...
View ArticleNeed a Job? Think Product Marketing
Today, I am doing another simultaneous post on DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com and SelfRelianceWorkshop.com, since this topic is likely of interest to the readers of both sites.If you need a job-- think basic...
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