Beyond the Rhetoric

It probably wouldn’t be fair to say that I dislike shopping. It’s probably a little more accurate to say that I dislike shopping (and “browsing”) in the real world. Allow me to explain. There are many people out there who enjoy going to the mall. They go without any real purpose in mind; the goal [...]

Just because a company offers you some sort of special combo does not mean that you are actually saving any money. It’s a very common misconception, really. If you see that there is a special “deal” of some kind, it has to be cheaper than regular price, right? Not exactly. Take a look at the [...]

Now you’ve done it. If you are reading this post, then you may have landed yourself in your some hot water with the little lady in your life. Don’t panic. You’ve still got a smidgen of time to spare, because here are five Valentine’s Day gift ideas that you can get in a pinch. Better [...]

For most intents and purposes, saving a dollar is almost as good as earning an extra dollar. The dollar that you save can then be put toward buying something else or saving up for a larger goal. However, there are some instances where saving that dollar isn’t really worth it. For example, if you have [...]

Whether or not you’re willing to admit it, the holiday shopping season is upon us. The malls are about to get even more crowded and I imagine that Black Friday in the States will be just as much of a gong show as it has been in the past. I have noticed some changes in [...]