This week we have three great carnivals to share, so I’ll dispense with all other talk. First, the Carnival of Personal Finance #191, hosted by Dollar Frugal. My stabby rant about about retail sales growth was an editor’s pick. I also recommend Bret Frolich’s post about common sense being back in style. It’s about time. Second, the Festival of Frugality …
Japan was the first disaster I made a donation for this year. Somehow New Zealand completely slipped my mind. Perhaps because it wasn’t in the news much. As usual, I made my donation to the Red Cross’s disaster-specific fund. They will use the funds for the response to the earthquake, except in the rare case …
I’m extremely near-sighted and have sensitive eyes, Should I get vision insurance? It depends, but I’m fortunate that my employer provides vision insurance. If you don’t have it, it may not be worth it to buy it on your own, but you should take advantage of it if your employer offers it. Ask your HR …
When I’m at the grocery store, “buy generic” is my typical mantra. Nearly everything at Trader Joe’s is store-labeled anyway. At Ralph’s, I see no reason to send an extra $2 for name-brand sugar. But there are other items I will never buy generic. Maybe these are just my prejudices, but in my experience some …
I love couponing. I’ve waxed poetic about the awesomeness of coupons on this site more than once. I’ve even been known to send friends links to really cool coupons involving free chocolate. However, there is a right way to use coupons and a wrong way. You don’t want to be the crazy coupon lady irritating everyone …
This week’s blog carnival selection includes just two fine carnivals. First, the Festival of Frugality #163 hosted by My Journey to Millions. He called out my Valentine’s Day post, as well as Bargaineering’s similar take on the romantic holiday. Second, the Carnival of Personal Finance #190 hosted by Funny About Money. In addition to my post about 100 ways to go green, I …
Another week, another set of three carnivals. First up, Living Almost Large presents the 209th Carnival of Personal Finance. She named my rant about the Cash for Clunkers program as an editor’s pick. In addition, I recommend Punch Debt In the Face’s debate about whether using credit cards will send you to hell. My answer: no. It’s just a tool …
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I’m buying a new car this weekend. My husband and I considered spending our entire emergency fund to pay cash for the car, but then we took a look at the budget and decided it was too big a risk. So, we’ve decided to get a car loan. Rates are pretty reasonable right now for …
Earth Day is here again. It happens every April 22, so it should come as no surprise this year. We’ve been a bit distracted recently, what with the global economic meltdown and all, but none of that will matter if the entire Earth has a meltdown because we’ll be too busy learning to make boats …
Winter comfort foods are the best. They fill you up, they make you feel warm inside, they’re comforting, and most of the time they’re cheap. Of course, you can make winter foods that much better by cooking them fresh. Not only will you reduce the calories and sodium, but it’s friendlier for your budget, too. …
