Leave the Price Tag on the Gifts: Yes or No?
For some people, exchanging gifts is a valued tradition and is an act of love. For others, it has become a chore and a dreaded financial burden. For some people, the value of the gift never compares to the value of this loving gesture. For others, it is about getting that iPhone or that expensive [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Go Shopping On Black Friday
There are a bunch of Black Friday ads out already along with articles all over the place that share the tactics and strategies for efficient bargain hunting. This post won’t teach you how to make the most of this shopping holiday but it will advocate the utter disregard of its existence. I do not want [...]
Happy Chinese New Year!
Today is the start of the Year of the Ox! This day is the one that many young people wait for because of the tradition of collecting red envelopes (with money inside!). Aside from that, I love the food and the gathering of people. It is lively and cheerful in our home on this day [...]
The Post-Holidays Shopping Spree
After Christmas, bargain shopping is a given. Normally, my family does not fall into the hype, but this year we fell right into the hole. It isn’t to say that we can’t afford the occasional toys and clothes (since we all carry little debt). It is just enough to raise a concern. Dad: He has [...]
Lucky Weekend in Atlantic City
After Thanksgiving, I went to Atlantic City (if anyone has been following me on Twitter, you would have known) because a friend just turned 21 and we were anxious to gamble (legally, for the first time). Gambling is not an accepted activity when it comes to smarter personal finance, but it certainly was a great [...]
