Category: Money

And Now, Something Completely Different

No, that title doesn’t imply that the blog will be changing any time soon. What it does imply is that, while I’m out of work, I’m trying some different things just to keep my sanity and to perhaps generate some money. The first thing I did was start contributing to HubPages, site that uses Google … Continue reading And Now, Something Completely Different →

On the Cheap, Part Deux

Several posts ago, I was practically bragging about how I was getting a bunch of stuff for nothing or practically nothing. Well, I thought I’d take a moment to update you on all of this. Lips (MSRP): $49.99 My cost (with Points and tax): $10.83 Savings: $39.16 Bad planning on Microsoft’s part has prevented me … Continue reading On the Cheap, Part Deux →

On the Cheap

You know, your ol' pal Dave considers himself to be pretty frugal, especially now when spending more than $30 for anything seems incredibly irrational. That's why I've been pretty excited to be getting some goodies for practically nothing, and here's how. As a member of Microsoft ExpertZone (membership required), a site designed exclusively for resellers of … Continue reading On the Cheap →

The End of Convertiblism

I had been seriously second-guessing my decision to purchase the PT Loser from the time I brought it home. At the time of purchase, it was simply my intention to dump my Explorer in exchange for something that got better mileage, was fun to drive, and had affordable payments. (Note: If gas prices were still … Continue reading The End of Convertiblism →

Stimulation Has Arrived

Since my SSN is practically at the end of the gov'ment's stimulus payment schedule, Ann and I had simply forgotten about it and figured when it got here, it got here. Today it got here. All $1,500 of it. And tomorrow it will all go towards paying off a few credit cards and *poof* just … Continue reading Stimulation Has Arrived →