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Sneaky Marketing Tricks Retailers Use and Why You Should Steal Them

October 5, 2011

It’s easy to think advertising consists exclusively of hilarious gimmicks, catchy jingles, and colorful graphics. Oh, but it’s so much more than that. Companies spend ungodly amounts of time and money in pursuit of answers to the questions: What turns a browser into a buyer? How do we get customers to spend more money? What [...]

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As Far As I’m Concerned, Bank of America Can Go Straight to Hell

October 4, 2011

I have a confession. What I’m about to reveal is a secret I’d rather keep to myself, but I sense there are others who struggle with this problem. Before you read on, promise you won’t judge me. To a certain extent, I don’t have much control over the issue. That said, I’m rightfully afraid I’ll [...]

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Menu Plan Money: “September is Over. How’d I Do?” Edition

October 3, 2011

It’s over. September has come and gone. Last month, I set one goal - to eat the food in my freezer. The question now is whether I accomplished that goal. Weeeeell, not exactly. I could’ve done better. You may have noticed there’s some September food in my October freezer. To be honest, I’m only slightly [...]

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3 Reasons I’m Not Watching Season 2 of TLC’s Extreme Couponing

September 30, 2011

Last night, I missed the Season 2 premiere of TLC’s Extreme Couponing. That was no mistake. I’ve decided I’m going to “miss” it indefinitely. You’d think a self proclaimed cheap, money hungry, miser like myself would pay attention. You’d think I’d be interested in uncovering the secrets of those who’ve mastered the art of [...]

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Beyond the Checkout Counter: The Cost of Ownership

September 28, 2011

Whenever I realize I didn’t get the absolute best deal, I pout, cuss, and vow to redeem myself on the next purchase. As a result, I’ve been known to spend countless hours on a single, seemingly immaterial purchase decision. Surely, I’m not alone. Like me, you approach bargain hunting with the finesse and aggression of [...]

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The Little Known Secret for Finding Quick Ways to Make Money

September 27, 2011

If you’re dealing with reduced hours on your job, you’re completely out of work, or you’re just a plain ol’ money grubber like myself, you might be interested in a little secret I have on how to find quick ways to make money. What I’m about to tell you isn’t the answer to America’s unemployment [...]

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Menu Plan Money ~ So Much Food to Eat, So Little Time

September 25, 2011

Well, it looks like we don’t have many days remaining in September. Which is a problem as I haven’t abandoned my goal of eating all my freezer’s contents by month end. If I’m to be successful in this very simple endeavor, I’d better get eatin’. There are bags and bags of frozen fruit left. Instead of [...]

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Successful Selling Tips

September 23, 2011

This post was brought to you by BullionVault. Setting yourself a budget helps plan your spending activities, plus keeps a log of everything you buy. But budgeting isn’t the only solution. Selling is another way to feed your bank balance. This blog post will explain a few ways in which you can sell your way [...]

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5 Ways “Real Housewives” Waste Money

September 22, 2011

You may not know this about me, but I’m a huuuuge fan of Bravo’s Real Housewives. With the exception of Miami and D.C., I love ‘em all. The Housewives’ lives are plagued with entertaining ridiculosity when the cameras are rolling and when they’re not. The show is just too good. In 2006, when The Real Housewives [...]

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What Do You Think? Do Poor People Have It Too Good?

September 21, 2011

I want to hear what you think about this. The other day, a reader emailed me an exchange he had with a Facebook friend. The Census Bureau recently reported that in 2010 over 46 million – nearly 1 in 6 Americans, lived in poverty. While the media dramatized these findings, my reader shared his reaction [...]