It happens many times that you enter into a store for buying a product and you see your required product with two different names: one is brand name while other is local or simply new name. What you do? You grab brand product and don’t consider local product for a second. If you consider an … … Continue reading
For the past 8 years, I have owned and rented out a property in the Branson, MO area. As sort of an insider, I have seen ways that “in the know” folks can save on their vacation rental stays. When I say ‘vacation rental’ I am talking about renting a condo, house or cabin directly from … … Continue reading
The divide between those parents who feel an allowance is beneficial and teaches money management and those who feel it just creates a sense of entitlement is huge. The debate has raged for years and the end is not in sight. My view is that an allowance can be a chance to teach budgeting, opportunity costs … … Continue reading
Your worst home was better than what most of human kind has ever known. Most Canadians and Americans today live much more luxuriously than our ancestors could have imagined, yet many are not satisfied with where they live and want more. According to ShrinkThatFootPrint web site, the average size of a newly built home in Canada in 2009 … … Continue reading
Furniture is expensive, no doubt about it. In spite of the expense, some of the newer furniture is much less well made than older pieces. Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. But … … Continue reading
The dollar store is on my way home from work so I seem to stop there at least once a week to pick up a few things. It is actually a great place to buy every day household items such as cleaning products, wrapping paper, greeting cards, and any arts and craft supplies. People may … … Continue reading