Last week I ranted about the ways weddings, funerals, cars and cell phones have a way of latching their leech-like maws onto your wallet and siphoning away unexpected costs. This week yields the epic sequel to that potboiler. Expect thrills, chills … [Read more...]
15 Manly Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Dad
June 3, 2013 by 2 Comments
As I approach my third Father's Day as a dad, it still feels weird to be among the celebrated on the third Sunday of June. But as I dutifully attempt to evenly share parental duties with Lauren -- changing poopy diapers, dispensing bottles, and … [Read more...]
How to Save on Getting to and From the Airport
May 31, 2013 by 7 Comments
Sure, it’s great if you’re able to find ways to save on flights. But that’s only part of the battle. You’re also facing costs of getting to and from the airport and to your destination once you land. Here’s a guide to dealing with the the … [Read more...]
Funny Money: Hidden Costs to Avoid at All Costs, Part One
May 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Deal hunters pride themselves on being great with money, and conniving marketers exploit that pride by luring them into dark corners with low prices, only to mug them with a barrage of hidden costs. The more effective the mugger is at mugging, the … [Read more...]
10 Things Arrested Development Taught Us About Money
May 21, 2013 by 8 Comments
If you love the show Arrested Development as much as I do, you’ve already cleared your schedule on May 26 when the show returns on Netflix for a fourth season featuring 15 simultaneously released episodes. Frozen bananas? Check. Kidding … [Read more...]
How to Find Money Hiding in Dormant Rewards Points and Frequent Flyer Miles
May 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I've got one of those exciting weekends ahead, where I get to clean out my office: empty those boxes, shred those documents, trudge a half dozen times between the back door and the trash receptacles in the alley. Getting my financial house in … [Read more...]
Why You Should Travel While You’re Young at Any Cost
May 16, 2013 by 16 Comments
One of my friends recently shared a Humans of New York photo on Facebook. It was a portrait of an elderly man and he had told the photographer, “Travel while you’re young. Even if you have to borrow money to do it." I couldn’t stop thinking … [Read more...]
Funny Money: Stuff You Should Never Buy Because You Can Get it For Free
May 15, 2013 by 20 Comments
People tend to say and repeat the quote "there's no such thing as a free lunch" as if it's something wise and profound. These are people who have never been to Denny's on their birthday, where there is also a free breakfast and dinner. I'm not … [Read more...]
Compare Airline Fees: What it Really Costs to Fly
May 14, 2013 by 2 Comments
Everyone loves finding cheap airfare. But as airlines struggle to stay profitable by moving to a la carte style pricing, the ticket price that looked so low on a booking site may turn out to be the starting point, not your final price. Before you … [Read more...]
Funny Money: The Finer Points of Getting Rid of Your Junk for Profit
May 9, 2013 by 5 Comments
Since you read awesome personal finance blogs like this one, surely you're aware of the mystical powers of compound interest. But did you realize that the same principles apply to stuffed animals and squeeze bottles? It's true. When you're not … [Read more...]
