Category Archives: General Interest

Something interesting enough to post, but doesn’t necessarily fall into any other category.

Negotiating

Posted on May 30, 2012, written by John | Leave a comment

I was lucky enough to spend time overseas, courtesy of Uncle Sam, in societies where bargaining was considered the rule instead of the exception.  It was a natural event to negotiate the price of a product and was even an… Read More »

No Longer Free

Posted on May 7, 2012, written by John | Leave a comment

If you think your paycheck doesn’t go as far as it used to, you’d be right, and inflation is only one of the reasons.  It seems there are some things you used to get for free that you now have… Read More »

General Tips – Spring 2012

Posted on April 23, 2012, written by John | Leave a comment

I recently watched a news show about avoiding scams and keeping your finances secure.  It made me think about some general hints involving finances which would be worth reviewing.

Groceries vs. Clothes and Accessories

Posted on March 6, 2012, written by Megin | Leave a comment

When it comes to shopping I love a great deal, especially when it comes to clothes, shoes and accessories.  While I will mention some tips on shopping and other fun things, I’ll first talk about our everyday expenses like going… Read More »

Personal Finance for College Students

Posted on January 11, 2012, written by John | Leave a comment

A college education does more than continue your classroom education; it also helps you branch out and mature socially and become more independent from your family structure.  It should also be a time in which you begin planning for your… Read More »