When I was in school, I remember a particular teacher that taught that it’s better to great at one job, than to be mediocre at many jobs. I humble disagreed. I think it’s better to know how to do as much as possible! Some of the things that we pay professionals, is quite entertaining. I… Continue reading Do It Yourself (DIY) To Save Money
Category: Frugality
Frugal Activities
The Value of Infomercials, Caveat Emptor
We are constantly bombarded with Infomercials, especially in the early morning and wee hours of the night, when we’re at our weakest moments. While the some of the infomercial products may work, most are not worth the money. You’ll buy them, using them a few times, realize they aren’t magic, then (especially with exercise equipment)… Continue reading The Value of Infomercials, Caveat Emptor
Spot Budgeting To Save Money For A Goal Fund
First, let me say, that I’ve always admired people that create budgets and could follow them to the T. I’ve actually tried to create a budget when I was in college, but it’s never worked out for me. There was always something that would pop up that I didn’t save the receipt for. Surprisingly, while… Continue reading Spot Budgeting To Save Money For A Goal Fund
Saving Money Using Google
Google is great for searching for your favorite topic of interest, but did you know you could use it to save money too? Last Feburary, my dryer started making a horrible metal grinding sound (I tried turning up the TV to drown out the sound, but it got louder). I didn’t want to buy a… Continue reading Saving Money Using Google