Is the Costco Membership Fee Worth It? Looking for a conversation starter for your next dinner party or family function? Just ask everyone what they think of the Costco membership fee and then sit back and enjoy the show! You might think I’m joking, but I’ve witnessed several arguments (both online and off) about Costco… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Saving and Spending
Will Playing the Lottery Cost You Your Retirement?
A true story of my friend Bill who wasted thousands of dollars on the lottery. The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the ignorant. For a few years when my children were first born I worked part time at a department store. It was pretty… Continue Reading
Capital One 360 Online Savings Review
If you’re looking for an online bank that offers interest rates far better than any brick and mortar bank plus a bunch of other customer-friendly features, I strongly recommend you consider opening a Capital One 360 savings account. I’ve had a Capital One 360 account for over two years now (back then it was called… Continue Reading
The Dark Side of Compound Interest
In a recent post I explained how compound interest is like a superhero that can take even a modest investment and turn it into a serious sum of money when given enough time. The power of compound interest should never be underestimated and you should take advantage of it whenever you can. But that’s not exactly the… Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Gifts and $100 Contest
Valentine’s Day can be tough for guys who struggle to find the right gift for their significant other. Do you go with flowers, candy, lingerie, jewelry, or a giant stuffed bear? Hopefully you know your wife or girlfriend well enough to figure out what she wants (and don’t ever believe that old line about you… Continue Reading
Think Eating Healthy Is Expensive? Think Again
There’s a myth in this country that eating healthy is expensive as is getting in shape. However, just as there are low cost alternatives to joining a gym to get in shape, there are also low cost ways to eat healthy on a budget. But first, let’s dispel the myth that eating healthy is expensive. … Continue Reading
4 Exercise Alternatives to Joining the Gym
How have you been doing with your New Year resolutions? The new year is a time when millions of people swear off their bad ways. No more junk food, no more lack of exercise. This is the year you will eat healthy and get in shape. At least, that is what many people tell themselves. … Continue Reading
The Power of Compound Interest
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s Compound Interest Man! Albert Einstein once called compound interest “the greatest mathematical discovery of all time”. It’s hard to argue with one of the most brilliant minds that ever lived! The magic of compounding interest is that it puts your money to work for you. Your money makes more… Continue Reading
How to Budget When You Are Broke
We live in difficult times, and we are faced with an uncertain future. That alone makes planning to buy a home, buy a new car, or even have a baby a scary thought. If you are among the millions of Americans who are living paycheck to paycheck, the thought of spending money on anything other… Continue Reading
12 Ways to Make Extra Money for Debt Repayment or Emergency Savings
The holiday season can be tough on your wallet. If you are looking to increase your emergency savings or attack debt with a vengeance, there are some easy ways to find the extra cash. We recently used several of these tactics to add $700 to our emergency fund in two weeks after a series of… Continue Reading
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