Have a young student that wants to learn how to play the guitar? Maybe you want to learn it yourself. Lessons can be expensive. I would like to offer a fun new alternative, Rocksmith. I remember ready about 1.5 years ago I heard about a new Rockband game that was being developed with actual guitars. […]
Cut $2 a Day From Your Food Budget.
Your food budget needs to be cut by $2 a day per person. This may seem like a very basic statement, but I wanted to really emphasize the importance of taking this action. The Power of Compounding: $2 a day * 365 days = $730 a year of after-tax money. That’s enough for an international […]
Even the Best CDs Are Not Worth The Paperwork
With today’s dismal interest rates, even the best CDs (certificate of despot) are not worth the paperwork. I find it interesting that some people opt into Certificate of Deposits (CDs) as long term investments. Right now a CD is running right around 1% for a 12-month, if you get the most competitive rates. I’ve even […]
Never Sell Gold to Online Money for Gold Programs or Mail Programs
You have scrap gold to sell? Do not sell it to an online money for gold program and/or send-away program. The VAST majority of these people are scammers. I understand that a person has to make a markup and that these dealers and programs need to make a living, but their offers are commonly flat […]
How I Bought a $1200 55-inch HDTV for $472.96
Behold the power of eBay. A Vizio E550VL 55-inch Full HD 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV (retail new $1199.07) for $472.96 (and four and half hours five and a half, due to traffic, of my time). How did I get this price on this television? eBay cash back, gas perks, credit card rewards and being a […]