I was able to watch some of the History Channel’s “Vietnam in HD” special that first aired several years ago. It was a riveting documentary with amazing combat footage showing what the men (and women) faced during this long and difficult conflict. It had been the first time in modern warfare where battles were won …
Category: Useful Tips
Ting Revisted – 3 Year Review
Reviewing is a key component to success. I constantly encourage my ninth grade Algebra students to review their work. Coaches are always reviewing game film to learn from the previous game. I would submit to you that reviewing financial decisions is an important aspect of living wisely in the area of finances. When I make …
What Happened to Treats?
A couple times a month, my parents held a “popcorn party” night where my brother and I would get to watch a movie on the brand-new VHS player, eat homemade popcorn and indulge in our favorite beverage: RC Cola. I remember those nights fondly and was grateful for the times we got to “have fun” …
How to Easily (and Cheaply) Clean Your Soffit Vents
Last fall we got a notice from our homeowner association we needed to ensure our soffit vents were cleaned out before the first snow arrived. They relayed to us, blocked soffit vents are one of the leading causes of ice dams forming on the roof. Eek! Here’s an article I wrote about how poor insulation …
6 Cheap and Easy Home Improvements That Make a Big Difference
When we moved into our 1982-built townhome a couple years ago, there were some major design “no-no’s” going on. I loved the ’80’s as much as the next fella – but there are certainly some things that should have been left there! Among them are shag carpet, floral patterned couches and gold-colored anything (Gag me …
6 Ways to Save Money on Insurance (Written by an Insurance Agent)
Since obtaining insurance can be somewhat complex and difficult to ensure you are getting the right type of insurance coverage, while not paying too much – I thought I would ask my insurance agent if they might have some ways to help us save more on our policies. Huge thanks Trina of McAlpin Agency in …
How to Deal With a Debt Collector (Written by a Former Debt Collector)
Are you receiving phone calls asking for payment on past due accounts? Working with a debt collector can be a simple process. I recently worked as a debt collector at one of the major national collection agencies for about nine months until I found a better paying job. My job was to collect on past due credit …
5 Unique Ways to Live Mortgage Free
Inspired by the British television show, How to Live Mortgage Free I’ve recently been watching on Netflix and our debt-free, thrifty guy, Charlie – I’ve been considering different ways that I could possibly live mortgage-free. And, I’m not necessarily talking about getting a 6-figure job, saving 50% of your income, working 80 hr work weeks and …
Are You Destroying Your Dishwasher? 7 Things You Need to Know Before Calling a Repair Service
Due to its popularity and helpfulness, we decided to republish this post first written in 2012. It was written by Aaron’s wife, Jen, and it may help you extend the life of your dishwasher. We had a major appliance repair service come out to look at our dishwasher. The experience left me feeling embarrassed, humbled, …
6 Tips to Save Money After Landing Your First Job
Just landed your first full-time job after college? Even if you’re on a decent salary, you can still end up in debt or with little to show for it. From new clothes to high-tech gadgets, it can be tempting to blow your hard-earned cash. But if you manage your money well and learn how to …