I’ve been told by a few people to stop being cheap. It’s interesting that every person who has told me that has a lower net worth than me. They don’t seem to understand the purpose of being frugal. I think they believe I enjoy self deprivation and sacrifice. There are probably a few of you [...]
The Case for Frugality
May 28, 2009 By 25 Comments
6 Simple Ways to Outsmart the Credit Card Companies
May 23, 2009 By 3 Comments
During my never ending quest for knowledge, I stumbled upon an audio book at my local library by Kevin Trudeau titled Debt Cures “They” Don’t Want You to Know About. The “they” Mr. Trudeau refers to is the consumer lending industry. I’m all for Americans gaining their financial independence and getting out of all kinds [...]
4 Ways to Save Money
May 23, 2009 By 2 Comments
Special Post: No One Cares About Your Problems
May 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
This morning I cried. I cried because I was given the bad news that my precious corduroy jacket could not be found at the establishment I visited last night. Guilt overwhelmed me when I realized I should’ve just paid the $10 to reenter the parking garage so that I could retrieve my jacket before somebody [...]
How to Cut Cable Costs (Part 2)
May 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
How to Cut Cable Costs (Part 1)
May 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
At the beginning of my career, I made a pact with myself that after two raises as a full-time, professional, I’d splurge on basic cable. I made the plunge a couple years into my professional career and signed up for a cable subscription. A year hadn’t passed before the relationship cable and I shared ended [...]
