by scott | Jun 6, 2019 | Food, Shopping
Lines on credit card receipts for tips have popped up everywhere. It used to be that sit-down service was the only place where a tip applied. Now, that is not so much. Tipping on carryout orders is now a fairly common practice. At least, if you believe how often...
by scott | Mar 25, 2019 | Advice, Shopping
The apparent death of the brick and mortar store is well documented. And, with pretty good reason. At least once per week, we see another big name store closing up shop. Toys R Us. Payless Shoe Source. Gymboree. These are just a few of those that hop right out...
by scott | Feb 28, 2019 | Saving, Shopping
Have you done your 2018 taxes yet? Are you one of the unfortunate people who are seeing a smaller tax refund this year? If you are, I hope that it won't impact your finances in a negative way. Thankfully, we were able to avoid a smaller tax refund this year. How We...
by scott | Feb 11, 2019 | Credit Cards, Shopping
Do you pay with cash or swipe a card? Some will swear that paying with cash can save you money. After all, you're only spending what you have on hand. This is definitely true, but that doesn't mean cash is king. Why We Don't Pay With Cash For our spending purposes,...
by scott | Dec 4, 2018 | Advice, Misc, Shopping
In the past, I've sold some items on Craigslist. While I love selling online, it's no longer my go-to site. I have started selling on Facebook Marketplace. Why Facebook Marketplace Facebook Marketplace was rolled out a couple of years ago. With so much selling...
by scott | Nov 8, 2018 | Shopping
As more and more stores close, one thing is clear. It's important to support local business. During our last recession, Michigan was hit very hard. The recession here started a couple of years before it hit the rest of the country. Unemployment was worse than most...
