Pimp Your Finances

Lauren Sherman at Forbes came up with a list of 10 Things We’re Still Buying even though consumer spending is at an all time low.  Here’s my summary of her list.
 

Smart phones – new cell phones can easily become a source of entertainment, and for some it’s a business requirement
Video games and consoles – I [...]

I recently found some good money tips from a surprising source – Cracked.com.  For those not familiar with Cracked, it’s an off-color humor site, normally full of scathing sarcasm, funny lists, and borderline inappropriateness.
One of their recent lists – “D**k-onomics – How 5 Everyday Businesses Trick You” had some great insights.  Since the site isn’t [...]

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With the holidays rapidly approaching, you may be trying to save some money while still showing thoughtfulness.  I’m going to share a few of my ideas, and then give you a list of 7 great articles for holiday savings.

If you have a large group of siblings (or friends), suggest doing a gift exchange where [...]