Frugal Family Fun

Fellow Yakezie member Money Beagle recently highlighted how expensive movie theaters have become. Amazingly they continue to increase rates even when the economy is depressed. Some are charging as much as $14.00 when you view a film in 3D.

Taking it to the next level you may have seen the new dinning [...]

Combat The Closing Techniques - The Reverse Psychology Close

Combating the Closing Techniques, a series, explores the tactics companies and salespeople use to separate us from our cash. For background, you may want to read the post that originated this concept, Marketing or Manipulation, featured on Financial Samurai.

Recently I was reminded about this closing technique by a seat mate [...]

A Frugal Meal - Pizza

Two months of work, all wiped out in a matter of minutes. All it took was one delightful bite of the best pizza I have ever eaten!

It was nearly a year ago when I first heard of the crazy pizza dude. I was visiting my brother. We were talking homemade bread when he mentioned this [...]

Work-Life Balance, A New Definition

When you were a child and played on a see-saw the last thing we wanted was to sit still, perfectly balanced. Ideally you would have partners that would work with you. At times you are the one that would be doing the pushing, while at others you enjoy the ride. In control and [...]

A Letter to Mom and Dad

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post as I was contemplating the idea of financial intervention with parents. From this I had correspondence with several people that helped me think through this issue even further. Notably I have to recognize The Simple Life in France for asking some great questions, Dr. [...]