Thoughts on Tipping Etiquette: Why Should I Tip?

Posted March 18th, 2010

I’m honored to have Kosmo as my guest writer for today. His post compels me to ask: where’s that tip jar again? Kosmo is an aspiring novelist, vehement opponent of the designated hitter, student of true crime, and plays the keyboard for The Casual Observer — an eclectic, team-written web magazine.

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Thoughts on Tipping Etiquette: Why Should I Tip?

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Get Cheap Clothes Online or Elsewhere With These Tips

Posted March 15th, 2010

You can achieve a great wardrobe makeover even if you’re on a budget. Here are some ideas on where to get cheap clothes online and anywhere else.
My clothing budget is one of the lowest you’ll see around. I simply do not spend much money on clothes. I figure — if it’s [...]

Get Cheap Clothes Online or Elsewhere With These Tips

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Wedding Invitation Etiquette: Should Kids Be Invited To Weddings?

Posted February 15th, 2010

Ready to cash in on your high interest savings account to start funding your wedding? Before you do, here’s some food for thought from Revanche, who writes for A Gai Shan Life. For more of her wonderful insights, please consider subscribing to her feed.
Wedding Invitation Etiquette: Should Kids Be Invited To Weddings?
I’ve been thinking about [...]

Wedding Invitation Etiquette: Should Kids Be Invited To Weddings?

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Should I Get Dental Insurance?

Posted January 28th, 2010

Not happy with health care costs! Especially as a small business owner.

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Here’s a very simple question and I’d love to get your thoughts on it. So having our own business, we carry our own insurance. But we don’t have dental insurance, because it seems that dental insurance premiums plus [...]

Should I Get Dental Insurance?

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The 12 Days of Christmas Price Index Barely Budged

Posted December 16th, 2009

Watch prices go up? Not.
Around this time of year, the media likes to get into the holiday spirit by tracking the “12 Days of Christmas Price Index” as a way to look at the real CPI (consumer price index) through whimsical glasses. So this year, the cost increase of the 12 Days [...]

The 12 Days of Christmas Price Index Barely Budged

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Zhu Zhu Pets: Top Toy For Your Christmas Stocking

Posted December 15th, 2009

I’ve been looking around for deals this Christmas and while I’ve window shopped quite a bit, I’ve also done some digging around the internet to see what kind of deals are out there. The internet actually yields a lot of sales throughout the year, but some of its biggest sales come right during the [...]

Zhu Zhu Pets: Top Toy For Your Christmas Stocking

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Use Airline Credit Cards & Frequent Flyer Programs For Frugal Travel

Posted December 13th, 2009

Here’s one more budget travel tip: maximize your mileage points!
Have you heard of the movie “Up In The Air”? George Clooney plays a man who, in addition to flying around the country firing people, has an obsession to earn ten million frequent flier points and to become a member of an elite, small group that [...]

Use Airline Credit Cards & Frequent Flyer Programs For Frugal Travel

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How To Get A Cheap Home Insurance Policy

Posted December 2nd, 2009

More tips on how to cut insurance premiums in half.

Once you’ve become a homeowner, you’re ready to budget for many expenses, including an all-important one: your homeowner’s (or home insurance) policy. Here are a few tips to think about before you get that insurance policy:
How To Get Cheap Home Insurance
1. Compare quotes.
You’ve got [...]

How To Get A Cheap Home Insurance Policy

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Blockbuster vs Netflix: Online DVD Rentals For Less

Posted November 24th, 2009

Are you looking for ways to cut back on your entertainment costs? If so, then here are some options to get entertained for less.
With the nation coming out of a recession and into a jobless recovery, Americans are cutting back across the board. Unless you’re starring on “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” chances [...]

Blockbuster vs Netflix: Online DVD Rentals For Less

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Discount Gift Cards and Online Gift Certificates: Ideas For The Holiday Shopper

Posted November 22nd, 2009

Gift cards? Particularly helpful as a last minute gift idea.

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The shopping season will soon be alighting upon us and the question is — how much are you going to be spending (or saving?) during your shopping trips? This is the season when you’ll probably do most of your spending for [...]

Discount Gift Cards and Online Gift Certificates: Ideas For The Holiday Shopper

YNAB Pro Giveaway Code: fibonacci

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