Jun 20, 2015 | Money-Saving Tips
I recently attended a major information security conference here in L.A. where leading industry professionals talked about the current state of Internet security, mostly from the perspective of developers, managers, and network folks. But, from their talks I also...
Mar 8, 2014 | Money-Saving Tips
This isn’t a story about how I blew $30,000 one weekend in Las Vegas, or sports betting. It’s about the slow leaks in our lives that drain money steadily but surely. I took a look back at the last ten years of my life and documented the biggest money...
Sep 10, 2013 | Money-Saving Tips
I recently got an offer in the mail for 10% off of an identity-protection service. The cost of the service was $9/month for their basic plan and $22.50/month for their “ultimate” plan. This seemed very expensive to me. After going through their list of services, I...
Jun 24, 2013 | Money-Saving Tips, Money-Saving Tips - Featured
I get annoyed in this day and age when I have to deal with a company that still demands information to be sent by fax. I have long since ditched my fax machine, and it’s a pain to go all the way to Kinkos just to send a fax. But, if you have a computer connected to...
Jun 17, 2013 | Money-Saving Tips, Money-Saving Tips - Featured
I’m going to tell you how to make dramatic cuts to your phone bill, without sacrificing services. You can save even more money if you go with a low-end or older phone. If you want the latest Samsung Galaxy or iPhone, you’re limited to one of the big four:...
Apr 27, 2013 | Money-Saving Tips
Moving across town can be stressful enough, but moving across the country can compound your worries. I’ve found that moving companies can be pretty slimy and unreliable. Plus, you might have to coordinate having your car shipped as well as a flight for yourself. ...
Mar 13, 2013 | Money-Saving Tips
According to many sources, debit card fraud is on the rise! My debit card was recently hacked and I got a fraudulent charge of over $500 on it from Verizon Wireless. But, I was super-fortunate in two respects: I just happened to notice it days after it happened, and I...
Dec 27, 2012 | Money-Saving Tips
Are you making any New Year’s resolutions this year? How about making some that would save you thousands of dollars over the course of a year? Consider some of these resolution ideas to do just that! As a bonus, most of these ideas have side effects that will...
Oct 23, 2012 | Money-Saving Tips, Money-Saving Tips - Featured
I recently had to get a document notarized. I went online and the first thing that came up was the UPS store. So, I went to the downtown store, but they said the guy who notarized was out. He was the owner and came and went as he pleased. The clerk told me that banks...
Oct 22, 2012 | Money-Saving Tips
Do you have a car or home loan? You might be able to get a much lower interest rate than any advertised rate, potentially saving you thousands of dollars! The secret is: don’t use a bank for the loan! I got this idea from my parents, who are retired and looking for...
Oct 9, 2012 | Money-Saving Tips
My beloved Specialized Hard Rock mountain bike was stolen back in 2012. After that happened, I did a whole bunch of research (including talking to a cop) to insure that it doesn’t happen again. Here are my findings, which I hope will help insure that your bike never...
Sep 19, 2012 | Money-Saving Tips, Money-Saving Tips - Featured
Internet access is a practical necessity these days, but in many areas there are only a few choices of providers, all of which are expensive. Here are some ways you might be able to cut your Internet bill. 1. Threaten to Leave Call your Internet service provider and...
Sep 19, 2012 | Money-Saving Tips, Money-Saving Tips - Featured
How much do you spend on cable TV every month? The average is $75, or $900 per year! Over the course of your life, that’s as much as a BMW 3-Series sedan! Many people spend over a hundred dollars a month on cable! You do the math. Wouldn’t you like to save this money...
