Tag Archives: cable

Adventures in No-TV-Land

Just this last weekend, I moved into a trailer house. That’s right, I’m a homeowner now! It’s very exciting, but with the added financial responsibility comes a greater desire to make sure that I’m keeping on budget as much as I possibly can. One of the things that was sacrificed in my quest for financial freedom was our cable TV. My media reviews co-author, Jaime Egan, suggested that I write a blog series about our little adventure in No-TV Land. At first, living without cable seemed very doable. We have a DVD and VCR, and a whole closet full of … Continue reading →

Hosting Garage Sales

You will have to check the ordinances in your area, because some localities only allow a limited number of garage sales per year. If there is no limit in your area, you can have garage sales nearly all year long to make some extra money. The best time to have a garage sale is on weekends, so you may want to plan your sales for every other week, so you’re not always busy on the weekends. Fridays and Saturdays will probably be your best days, but you may also do well on Sunday afternoons. Things will definitely slow down as … Continue reading →

Garage Sales and Yard Sales

Having a garage sale or a yard sale is a great way to make a little extra money. You can sell things you no longer use and get back some of the money you spent to purchase these items. Not only that, but having a garage sale is also a great way to make more room in your home or garage. Sort through everything and get rid of stuff you don’t want or need. In order to make the most of your garage sale or yard sale, presentation is important. Make sure each item is clean, properly assembled, and displayed … Continue reading →

The Diet Channel

Have you heard of the Diet Channel? I knew there was a channel for everything, but I didn’t realize that there was a very specific diet channel that is overloaded with information on just about every single diet I have ever heard of and even some I hadn’t. Out of the myriad of diets on the website, there are recommendations, reviews and overviews that give you a very real idea of what you need to do to meet the requirements of the different dieting plans. When a diet plan is a scam, they tell you about it. When it’s a … Continue reading →

Is That Bargain Really a Bargain?

If you did not stay with relatives or friends on previous vacations, then you most likely you rented a hotel room and a car to get around town in response to a bargain vacation package. You thought you knew beforehand, when you reserved your room, what you would be paying. Suddenly, at checkout time, you’re hit with a price that’s different from what you were quoted. Now you’re angry and questioning the customer service representative’s ability to do his or her job. According to an article written by Alfred Borcover for the Chicago Tribune (Philadelphia Inquierer1/22/06), these extra fees that … Continue reading →