Archives for Opinion - Page 3
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: Computers
Ah, this is my favorite topic of all time. I love how many of you out there have laptops right now, and you're telling me that you absolutely need one…
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: Food
Thus far in this series, we've talked about all the things you should and shouldn't buy as a consumer to save you money. We discussed how higher quality can cost…
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: Cable
One investment I see people making over and over again is in their diversion. I have heard repeatedly from friends that they'd freak out if they lost their most precious…
FTC Suing Scammers of Uninsured
After writing my Penny Wise, Pound Foolish post on health insurance, I received an email from Nicole Vincent of the FTC. For those of you who are not familiar, the…
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: Housing
This article is about to get me into a lot of trouble. I've been kicking it around for awhile but I'm convinced that paying more for housing is a good…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Making a Meal Plan
I recently had dinner with a friend who asked me if I could teach her how to cook. She and her husband eat out every night because neither one of…
Is There a New Closet?
We just returned from a 10 day trip back 'œhome' to Michigan to visit friends and family. Part of our time was in rural countryside and part in the Metro…
Not The Sex Talk Your Parents Gave
When my 11 year-old son stepped off the bus from summer camp, the first thing he proudly proclaimed very loudly to my wife - and the entire parking lot packed…
Beg, borrow, and steal ‘“ a frugal journey to acquire a barbeque
When you're looking for cheap stuff, it pays to do more than browse the sales ads. For example, I have been wanting a barbeque for most of the summer. It's…
“That’s So Gay” Commercials
As queer folks, we already know that we're the butt of many a joke. We might be the well-toned, designer-clad butt of the joke, but we're still a source of…