This past week, a neighbor's home caught fire, and while it wasn't a total loss, there was quite a bit of damage done to their home. They will be out of the house for quite some time while repairs are being made, and one of the things they have to do is figure out what items were all lost in the fire. While I haven't talked to them about the subject specifically (it would be rude to be this nosy), I do hope they have a home inventory. What is … [Read more...]
Don’t Fall Into the Comparison Trap
I have talked before about how I'm a hobby triathlete. I occasionally do well in my races, but I'm far from professional and certainly unlikely to win any races. I'm in a few different triathlon groups, both local organizations and online, and one thing that is very common to see is people sharing photos of the cool new gear they have bought, the great trips they are taking, and the destination races they are planning.One of the first … [Read more...]
Amazon Prime Cost Increasing – Is it Worth It?
Amazon Prime costs are going up. Is it worth it to keep your membership?On May 11, the cost of Amazon Prime memberships increased from $99 per year to $119 per year. If you're already a member, you won't pay the increased price until your next renewal. In my case, that's not until December, so I have a while to decide whether or not it's worth it to me to keep my membership. What do you get with Amazon Prime? An Amazon Prime membership … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning – Get Cash for Cleaning Out Your Closet
Spring is finally here! The snow has stopped, the flowers are blooming, and it’s time for everyone’s favorite activity - spring cleaning. And while it feels great to get organized and declutter your home, how can you make some money while doing it? Can you get cash for cleaning out your closet?Answer? Yes! You can get cash for cleaning out your closet. Those items in your closet that you no longer want still have value. Now to find … [Read more...]
How to Shop at a Going Out of Business Sale
As a child of the 80’s, I find it very sad to see stores like Toys-R-Us going out of business. Pouring over the catalog was practically a ritual as a kid, looking at all the great toys and circling the things that I hoped Santa would bring. (Santa, of course, was much too fiscally practical to bring me everything I circled.)As the shopping industry changes, a lot of the brick and mortar stores are struggling to keep up and are going out of … [Read more...]