Every year, about this time, a little flying baby comes around and shoots his heart shaped arrows on to couples for one of the most romantic days of the year. Well those arrows start to cost a…
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Arrow Dodging
Posted by mmetz on February 12th, 2010
Holiday Debt Hangover
Posted by gtong on January 12th, 2010
How much did the holidays cost you? With cost of traveling, food, drinks, and gifts, holiday debt can accumulate fast, and it will hit you all at once. According to the National Retail Federation, 36.3% of Americans…
Travel For Less
Posted by mmetz on January 4th, 2010
“It sure would be nice to get away for a few days.“
“Maybe next year we can afford it.“
“I don’t want to feel guilty about spending the money”
The same excuses year after year. It’s…
Party Foul!
Posted by gtong on January 2nd, 2010
You’ve seen it happen at just about any party. Maybe this happened at your New Year’s Eve Party. Someone is bound to spill something somewhere. Were you left with a mystery stain in your carpets? Getting the…
Saving Time This Year
Posted by gtong on January 1st, 2010
Every New Years, it reminds us that another year has passed. Where does the time go? There are a couple of devices that can save you some time, as well as some money for this upcoming year.…
Solutions for Resolutions
Posted by mmetz on December 30th, 2009
Have you picked one yet? It’s just about that time. The New Year is almost upon us and everybody knows what that means: fancy parties, champagne, and New Year resolutions. All of them come and go so…
Forget Someone?
Posted by mmetz on December 25th, 2009
We’ve all done it. Got lost in the holiday commotion, thinking all that’s left to do is sit and wait for the big day. Then just when time almost runs out, you remember the co-worker, friend, or…
Giving Back
Posted by mmetz on December 24th, 2009
So we all know money can be pretty tight during the holiday season and every year you donate less and less to your favorite charity. It’s not that you don’t want to help out. It’s just not…
Holiday Hospitality
Posted by gtong on December 19th, 2009
The holidays are the best time to get together and meet old friends. Whether it’s a college friend or relative, they might be looking for a place to stay. If you are gracious enough to open…
How To Deal With Bad Gift Cards
Posted by ecreal on December 18th, 2009
You open a holiday card only to find the most outlandish, inappropriate, ill-fitting gift card you have ever received. What do you do if someone gives you a gift card to somewhere you would never, ever shop?…