Archive for August, 2008
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How I Research a Purchase
Personal finance sites put a lot of attention on saving money, investing, even career advice. I haven’t read a lot of information on how research a product before you buy it. Today I’d like to share with you my thoughts and maybe in comments you can teach me a thing or two. How much research [...]
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Ways Not Having a Job Impacts Our Personal Finances
I read a post that made me think quite a bit this week. Madison from My Dollar Plan has a list of 15 tips for saving money while you still have a job. I looked down the list and saw things like 401k Matches, Tuition Reimbursements, Insurance – a pile of perks that people get [...]
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Can I Pay Less for Something of Similar Value?
Pay less and win the game of personal finances. Todd at Harvesting Dollars contacted me today to tell me about a new meme he’s starting. With the upcoming summer Olympics, what financial games or tricks do you use to keep your finances in order? He saves his raises and doesn’t buy into lifestyle inflation. If [...]
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Is Eating Organic Food Worth the Money?
Eating organic food may cost a little more If you’ve decided to give organic food a try, the first thing you may notice is the high price tag. Even though it’s better for you, the fact is, eating organic can put a serious dent in your wallet. Is it worth the cost? Let’s take a [...]
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Gordon Ramsay at the London Review (and some weekend links)
Would Gordon Ramsay eat at his own Restaurant. I think not. A couple of weeks ago, I followed my wife on a work trip to Los Angeles. I had never been, but with my Celtic’s Beat L.A. shirt packed, I was ready for adventure. It wasn’t nearly what I thought it was. Where we were [...]
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Amazon Friday Sale: Snoop Dogg Dog Wear Edition
Whenever I get a chance, I look to look at Amazon.com’s Friday Sale. Sometimes I find some good bargain, but often I simply find some interesting/comical products. Today was no exception. Just act quick if you see something you like, the prices are good for today only. Snoop Dogg Dog Shirt – I’m pretty firmly [...]
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Alternative Income Streams – August 2008
It’s the first of month… that’s usually the time I go back and look at my alternative income from the previous month. As a refresher my definition alternative income encompasses some kind of passive component to it. It may be completely passive, like earnings from interest and dividends. Or it may be very active, but [...]
