I like flea markets– I like finding deals– I even like bargaining. If you know what you want they can be great, if you don’t they’re just a massive money sink. We’re lucky, there are a couple of flea markets not too far away, and it’s great to throw everyone in the Jeep, put the [...]
Read More >>Human nature being what it is, I was a stickler for status quo, and would have perhaps stayed with my old bank for the rest of my life. But when I made a vow to put our finances in better shape, and started looking around for things that would help me trim off a dollar [...]
Read More >>I have a confession to make: money management doesn’t come naturally to me. In fact, I’m one of those people who wants to go get a new book on payday whether I need it or not. In the past this kind of spending has led to what I guess you could call ‘accidents’ where little [...]
Read More >>I once had a roommate who refused to shop at discount and second-hand stores because she didn’t want people to think she was poor. She would rather be seen as rich than smart. The sad thing is that her attitude is all too common these days:Â with teenagers in the house I see it all [...]
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