My Blog, Your Money

I was reading an article online about affordable date ideas and I was inspired to compile my own list of inexpensive activities (not just for dates):
 
Outdoor activities:
Walking – Price: Free – Walking is not only free and a great form of exercise, but it also allows you to chat it up with whomever you’re with.
Bike […]

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A while ago, I stumbled upon an entry at I Will Teach You to Be Rich entitled “Cheap versus frugal.”  I was intrigued.  Up to that point, I had always thought those words had essentially the same meaning.  But the article did a good job explaining the differences and what I read made a lot […]

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It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago, gas was less than $2 a gallon. How times have changed. Now, it seems like gas prices are setting new records everyday ($3.28 a gallon with $4 in sight) as crude oil surged past $110 a barrel. Yet, given the fundamental principles of supply – […]

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It’s no secret that gadget retailer The Sharper Image hasn’t been doing too well lately.  In fact, it recently filed for that dreaded Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  Not only does this leave the futures of many of its employees in doubt as it starts shutting down stores, but also those with active gift cards will find […]

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In my last post, I listed some price comparison websites.  But what if you don’t have an urgent need for an item and are willing to wait for a great deal?  Well, there’s a ton of sites out there as well that list any hot deals that spring up.  Some of them disappear fast though […]

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