Cheaper Video Game Alternatives for Younger Kids

With Christmas coming up, I thought I’d point out a personal experience we’ve had with video gaming and our children.  VIdeo games are a hot Christmas item, and it seems around my neighborhood that everyone has a video gaming system of one sort or another.  The problem is, it is expensive!

The Nintendo Wii is one of the most popular gaming systems on the market today.  It costs around $550 for the console and $50 for …

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Posted under Deals, Spending

Written by Matt on October 5, 2008

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Look to Students for Discount Services

I saw this on the local news tonight and thought it’s definitely worth passing along.  Students are busy learning trades such as automotive maintenance, hair care, and culinary arts.  For these students, nothing beats the opportunity of working for real people with real needs.  To our benefit, these services are offered at lower prices than comparable services offered at professional locations.  The downside is that the service might take a little …

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Written by Matt on October 2, 2008

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Don’t Buy Stuff You Can’t Afford

Isn’t it sad how obvious this is and how many people (and even our Government) don’t get it?  It took me longer than it should have to understand this concept

Big hat tip to thinkyourwaytowealth.com for remembering this skit.

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Written by Matt on October 2, 2008

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How to Save Lots of Money With Coupons

Let me tell you about my $60/hr part-time job…

The internet is full of useful information! I use it for what I consider one of my part-time jobs. There are oodles of sites that can help you save money by sharing ideas I’ve never thought of before and showing me where to get …

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Written by Laura on October 1, 2008

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