I thought my Cable and Internet package was $109 per month, it turns out that it was $129, and the cheapest internet only option on offer today is $50, so by cutting cable I get another $79 every month in my pocket. Living without TV was too much for me, so I did signup for […]
How I saved $3,296 with Bigcrumbs, A Credit Card and Comparing Prices Online
Well, firstly, the purchase I made isn’t for everyone, but it is a good story about how shopping around, using coupons and leveraging the cashback website Bigcrumbs saved me thousands on a large purchase recently.I have a thing for Panerai watches, they are one of my vices, and whilst many people will tell you that […]
Every Time you pay with Cash a Fairy Dies!
Yes, it is the reaction that I feel every time I am in a store and I watch a person select Debit, or hand over a wad of cash for something, even a small something, as they are leaving savings on the table; these savings are huge over a year, and by huge I mean […]
Hey what’s the Vig on that?
For those of you who watch enough Gangster movies or have played Craps in Vegas the term ‘Vig’ or ‘Vigorish’ might have come up in conversation. It refers to the house take or ‘cut’ in a deal. What has this to do with savvy investing I hear you cry? Well, whilst it doesn’t take a […]
It’s All Greek To Me!
The single most important thing you need to do in order to gain the ability to change gears in your financial world is Education. That doesn’t necessarily mean a formal University degree (in fact most of what is taught in College is not relevant to this task). Education is free and knowledge is everywhere, providing […]
Track your accounts with these awesome apps
On the theme of Getting Organized I have to give a big shout out to mint.com for helping me keep track of my money (and lack thereof), Mint is a free, online tool that allows you to link up your Checking, Savings, Money Markets, CDs and Credit Cards, Loans etc to give you a good […]
Getting Your Ducks in a Row
Getting your ducks in a row is a saying that means get organized. Getting organized is something that you have to keep on doing; revisiting and revising your plan constantly to make sure that not only do you achieve your goals, but you make sure you set the next level of them as quickly as […]
Finding Your Nut
The elusive Nut, this is the key to Financial Independence, early retirement, peace of mind… the Holy Grail of Finance! The Nut is the core of assets required to generate sufficient positive cash flow for a person to switch away from the rat race job of the the 9-5 and start living the life of […]