Monthly Archive "March2009"
Condom sales up in soft economy
Well, alright! Apparently people are nesting more, so condom usage was up 6 percent in January compared to the same time the previous year, according to U.S. A. Today. I suppose that makes sense, right? Condoms are cheap. They are used in an activity that's free entertainment. I mean, it's all about saving money these [...]
Free smoothie
*Free smoothie from Smoothie King (sign up for its free newsletter to get this): Thanks Melanie for the tip!
Debit cards for unemployed charge fees
Good morning! CNN has an interesting article about how debit cards used to administer unemployment benefits are charging fees from $.40 to $3.50 per transaction. Meh! Is this fair?
What to do with your 401(k) if you lose your job
Good morning! I found this great article on what to do with your 401(k) if you are laid off. The author of that article is a fan of putting your 401(k) retirement savings into another retirement savings plan, the IRA. I also talked to the Charles Schwab brokerage firm to find out what people who [...]
Disney on Ice Ticket Giveaway!
I AM SO EXCITED!!!! Disney was so nice to give me four sets of four tickets to the Disney on Ice shows hitting South Florida over the next few weeks. I have in my e-hand, two sets of four tickets to the Broward County show at 7:30 p.m. at the Bank Atlantic Center on March [...]
Extreme cheapskates getting even cheaper
Teehee! People who are already cheap, are taking their tightwad ways to the next level, according to the Associated Press. I believe it. About one woman, Amy VanDeventer, in the article: Before the economy tanked, she was still wearing maternity clothes from her last pregnancy, clipping coupons and using hand-me-downs to dress her daughters, ages [...]
Free training for displaced journalists
Hello! It's no secret that the newspaper industry is not thriving. However, here is a free training opportunity for journalists who are out of work. The training helps you hone your skills so you can earn an income. Please pass this along to as many people as you can. MARCH 20 IS THE DEADLINE TO [...]
Free Warm Delights Minis
For my sweet readers, I am giving you an opportunity to massage your sweet tooth because I care. Cavities be damned. What's your favorite dessert? Do almond Snickers bars count? heheheh Thanks Melanie for the tip!
Are liquidation sales a joke?
The other day, a reader named Dan and I had a nice chat about liquidation sales. We talked about defunct electronics store Circuit City and whether there were any good buys there. He and I both decided: NOT! I know I'm a fan of a good deal, but just because you put a xx% off [...]
