Monthly Archive "July2008"
Delta Airlines doubling fee for second bag
Oh my. Delta Airlines is jacking up fees for its passengers carrying more than one bag. When will the madness end? Soon, only the elite will be able to afford a flight. Instead of charging $25 for the second bag, the airline will charge $50. For a third bag, the fee will jump from $80 [...]
I love cheap, I mean, affordable wine
Since my college days of buying Wild Irish Rose for my friends on their 21st birthdays, I’ve had an affinity for affordable wine. In my opinion, as long as it’s wine, you always seem a touch classier than say, gripping a 40 ounce of Olde English. I’ve since graduated to finer alcohol (I love Patron), [...]
Americans waste $155 billion in food a year
While at home, I watched a CBS special on how American families waste about $1,200 worth of food a year. I could totally relate. I find myself tossing my salad in a bag sooner than I’d like. I forget about that yogurt in the back of the refrigerator that I bought in bulk and on [...]
Convention expenses/savings
Hi! I missed everyone, but I was at the Unity Convention in Chicago. I went to workshops, receptions and parties with some of the best and brightest journalists in the country. I had a ball, but it came at a cost! Take a peek at what I spent and what I saved! Convention costs (not [...]
Tips to start your business on the cheap
Greetings, Frugalists! We have a guest blog today from Barry J. Moltz. Barry has founded and run small businesses with a great deal of success and failure for more than 15 years. His first book, “You Need to Be A Little Crazy: The Truth about Starting and Growing Your Business” describes the ups and downs [...]
Ready for my journalism convention
Hello! I’m heading out to the Windy City for my journalism convention. I can’t wait! I’m signed up for video training, so expect some more webisodes to come! I got my hair professionally done but painted my nails at home. Nixing the manicure/pedicure saved me about $40. It was time for my 7-week relaxer so [...]
Affordable fun for kiddies, grown folks
The weekend is almost near. Time for frugal fun! Tonight, there’s a free concert to see neo-soul artist Janelle Monae perform at 10 p.m. at The Delano in Miami Beach. Click here for more info. Also, the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale has special summer hours and pricing through the [...]
How to recession proof your career
We have a guest blog today from David D’ Alessandro, former CEO of John Hancock Financial Services. How not to get the axe in this economy Despite what some of television’s talking heads are saying, if it smells like, sounds like and looks like a recession—it is a recession. Look at some fundamental facts. Oil [...]
The cash-strapped strip, clean homes to earn $$
My friend Errin sent me an article about cash-strapped people who are cleaning homes, exotic dancing and working retail to make ends meet. In this down economy, people are prepared to make a dollar any way they can. I’m concerned that a woman has to resort to stripping. Then again, the exotic dancer in the [...]
How to beat airline luggage fees
To say that I’m vexed about all the new fees imposed on airline travelers checking baggage would be an understatement. People will find a way to monetize anything! Next week, I’m heading to Chicago for a journalism convention. I will be gone for a week and I have plenty of clothes to carry. I will [...]
