July 12, 2010 in Finance & Economics, Social & Networking | Tags: advice, comfort zone, compound interest, Finance & Economics, hobbies, home, money, rock climbing, saving, skydiving, teenagers, travel
The problem with experience is that you don’t have it when you need it. Here is a list of 5 things I needed to know when I was younger. Maybe it will help someone who hasn’t learned these lessons. After all, it’s better to learn from the mistakes of others than from your own.
February 4, 2010 in Finance & Economics | Tags: comcast, home, money, saving
My wife and I bought our first house in last May. We’re not hurting for money, but we’re still very conscious about our spending. Here are a few things my wife and I have done in our house to save a few bucks: 1. Water If you have outdoor landscaping, chances are that a good [...]
January 25, 2010 in Finance & Economics | Tags: cars, consumerism, dealerships, Economics, Finance & Economics, mazda, money, saving, shopping
Today, my wife and I traded her 2001 Honda Civic for a 2009 Mazda 6. We payed about $13990, which is way below what Kelly Blue Book says we could get if we traded it in tomorrow, not to mention a whole lot lower than suggested retail for the car. I wish I could claim [...]