The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. It sounds nice, but building an energy-efficient home isn’t necessarily a walk in the park. In fact, it could get pretty expensive if the project isn’t properly planned. Luckily, there are a few ways […]
Lessons in National Frugalness: Australian Economy
Australia was one of the very few economies around the world that didn’t go into substantial debt during the Global financial Crisis of 2008. Here are few reasons why. Demand for commodities The mining sector is Australia has seen unparalleled growth since 2003 and being a big country, Australia has its fair share of minerals […]
What People Think of Those Who Use Business Jargon
You call one of your colleagues. You just want to touch base, you want to take it offline. You’re trying to get buy in because you really need to drill down and move the needle. Do you know what people are thinking when you come out with phrases like these? You bet they’re impressed. That’s […]
Conveyancing Advice for Home Owners
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. In this day and age, we all have to be financially disciplined and prudent. It is important to stay in control of your money and to put yourself in a position of strength, not […]
How to Present With Confidence and Charisma
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. Presenting is an integral part of most business people’s roles. It can also be the activity which is the most dreaded. To many people, just the thought of public speaking sends them into a […]
Amex Backdating Still Alive But Authorized User Results May Vary
A lot of the questions I get from readers of this blog have to do with building credit. Everyone wants to know things like what type of monitoring services they should use or how they can increase their score in the shortest amount of time. Unfortunately though, building credit isn’t always a quick and painless process. […]
Get 2 Free Months of Health Insurance Through COBRA
Quitting my job has turned out to be a great decision. Although I really enjoyed working for my last company, I was ready for a change and once we found out that my fiancee had gotten into med school in Irvine, we started planning for our move. Taking time off from work has allowed me […]
Another Tough Run In With Best Buy
I’ve talked before about my loathe and disdain for certain companies but it seems like Best Buy tends to bring out the vitriol and hate from others too. After reading my friend Holly’s article on how ‘Best Buy Sucks’ I figured it was a good time to pile on. Even though I often see a […]
How to Get Free HD Local Channels and Cable TV
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, then you know about my life-long quest to pay less for pretty much anything and everything. Cable TV is one of those non-essential items that I always find myself struggling with. There are a litany of services out there that have come close to replacing cable tv […]
Citi vs Chase Checking Comparison – Who Wins?
Part 1: Citi vs Chase Checking: Review of Citibank Checking Part 2: Citi vs Chase Checking: Review of Chase Checking Part 3: Citi vs Chase Checking Comparison – Who Wins? This is the third and final article in my series comparing Citi and Chase Checking accounts. To recap: since I have my mortgage with Citi, […]
How Cash Can Keep You from Overspending
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. If you find yourself going to the grocery store just to buy a few items or a department store and walking out with more than you anticipated, you may be overspending. It’s a common […]
Citi vs Chase Checking: Review of Chase Checking
Part 1: Citi vs Chase Checking: Review of Citibank Checking Part 2: Citi vs Chase Checking: Review of Chase Checking Part 3: Citi vs Chase Checking Comparison – Who Wins? This is the second article on my three part series comparing Citi and Chase Checking accounts. If you missed the first review of Citi, feel […]
What is a Mortgage Calculator?
The decision between buying or renting a property is a tough one. There are lots of factors to consider but for a lot of people it ultimately comes down to the financial sense of it all. You can look at buy vs rent spreads all you want but if you only plan on living in […]
Overcoming Rising Mortgage Rates
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. If you’ve been looking at today’s mortgage rates, you don’t need this article to tell you that they’re a lot higher than they were a few months ago. That doesn’t mean that you’ve missed […]
Citi vs Chase Checking: Review of Citibank Checking
Part 1: Citi vs Chase Checking: Review of Citibank Checking Part 2: Citi vs Chase Checking: Review of Chase Checking Part 3: Citi vs Chase Checking Comparison – Who Wins? This is the first of a three part series looking at Citi and Chase checking accounts. The first part is a review of Citi checking, […]
Important Steps for Starting a New Business
Today, I’d like to present a guest post from my friend Betsy at ConsumerFu. Let her know what you think in the comments below and feel free to head over to her blog after you’re done. If you have plans to start a new business it is important to set it up properly from […]
The Best Customer Service is Now on Twitter
Most kids dream about becoming a firefighter or an astronaut or maybe even a customer service representative when they’re young. Oh wait, that last one might be more of a nightmare. Let’s face it: a job as a CS rep isn’t exactly a high paying one and most of the reps I’ve talked to haven’t […]
5 Different Kinds of Identity Theft and How to Avoid Becoming Their Victim
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. You’ve heard of identity theft, but did you know there are many different types out there? If you thought you just had to worry about your bank and credit cards, you’re wrong. Identity thieves […]
4 Biggest Threats to the Woodworker’s Livelihood
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. As with many industries across the country, woodworkers meet challenges that threaten their success. Here are the biggest threats for a woodworker’s livelihood.
4 Tips for Brick and Mortar/Online Comparison Shopping
If you’re like me, then you always compare prices in store to the prices online. I do most of my shopping on Amazon but now that they charge sales tax, a lot of the brick and mortar businesses are starting to compete price-wise again. There’s a lot of competition out there between retailers which is […]
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