The next time you leave the house for some major shopping, stop and pick up the phone first. In Debbie’s Use the Phone article she reminds us all we can save time and money by calling around. Not only do you want to check and see if the store has an item in stock, why not call a couple places and do a price check as well. Then you will be well prepared to find the best deal, saving both time and money!
Ever wonder how much your neighbors make? Curious to know how that co-worker was able to buy that fancy new car? Maybe you often ask what he does for a living when you see a nicely dressed man buying expensive coffee. In Miriam’s thoughtful article, Do Your Spending Habits Reflect Your Income Level, she reminds us to not judge a book by its cover. Just because someone looks rich, doesn’t actually mean they have a lot of money. This same thought process also applies to those living beneath their means. While they may not drive the fancy car, they may actually be better off than the ones who do.
Are you careful about your spending? Let’s hope so! Certainly Debbie’s blog this week on Check that Bill is a great reminder to really read the fine print… both on a contract and on any bill you receive. Unfortunately, both scams and real fees can be hidden within all types of invoices, from your credit card to your cell phone bill.
As a parent we are faced with an interesting dilemma in regards to the age old “time is money”. Typically parents are forced to choose between making money and spending time with their kids. Let’s Miriam’s words ease some support into this common conflict through her article Children, Finances and Your Choices.
Do you ever take the time to be compensated for an inconvenience by asking for a price break? Well, Debbie’s article this week on Why not Ask? might just inspire you to do so.
As school starts and the holidays approach, you will find many more places knocking at your wallet. Miriam gives you Three Things to Consider When Giving Money at a critical time.