There’s been a fundamental shift in how people are spending money; unnecessary expenditures on things like pricey, high-end children’s clothing are out of favor. What may be replacing those “treats” are mini-splurges, on things like donuts, fast food, and a night out at the movies. That’s not to say all hefty expenses—ones that seem …
With Newspapers, It’s Not Entirely a Free-for-All
Nearly all newspapers are suffering because of the abundance of free content online; in this regard, the newspaper biz has a remarkable resemblance to the porn industry. But two newspapers are demonstrating how to succeed without giving content away. And these two papers couldn’t be more different in terms of business models and what …
When Will God Fix the Economy?
Even though God may occasionally punish the self-interested followers of capitalism, the Divine One can still make you rich beyond your wildest dreams. Huh? Throughout the recession, various religious leaders have voiced their opinions about what God does and doesn’t do, and how believers should respond to the crisis at hand. To no …
It’s a Deal: $599 for Unlimited Flights for One Month
The All-You-Can-Jet Pass from JetBlue allows purchasers to travel as much as they like on the airline from September 8 to October 8, so long as flight reservations are made three days prior to each scheduled departure. Passes must be purchased by August 21, or while supplies last. More details here.
How to Eat on a Dollar a Day
The next post in the continuing frugal gastronomy series features a pair of schoolteacher-writers who gave themselves the toughest of all restrictions: All their food had to cost no more than $1 per day per person. Amazingly, if they invited guests over to eat, the guests’ food had to be covered by the $1 allotment. You’d have to really …
Cheapskate Wisdom from … Groucho Marx
“Money frees you from doing things you dislike. Since I dislike doing nearly everything, money is handy.”
Bidding on Something You’ll Probably Never Win-and Paying for the Privilege
There seem to be endless new ways of acquiring goods. Instead of heading into a store and plunking down cash, consumers are buying online, or bartering via sites like Swaptree, or joining clubs that share cars or other goods rather than purchase them outright. They are also bidding for goods in online auctions—and many consumers are so …
It’s a Deal: 25% Off All Puma Purchases
Online purchases of Puma products (including stuff already on sale) are 25 percent off when you plug in the coupon code BTS0908. Valid only through Monday, April 17. Check out the goods here.
What Do Porn and Newspapers Have in Common?
I mean besides the comparable level of respect the public has for workers in both industries? Both the porn and the newspaper biz are experiencing hard times for similar reasons—and the recession isn’t to blame.
Is Renting Smarter Than Buying a Home?
For as long as I can remember, the assumption has always been: It is better to own than to rent a home. But for quite some time now, what that meant to a lot of people was that it was better to speculate than to play it safe.
On the road
The Curious Capitalist family will be spending most of the next two weeks driving across the country, left to right. We may post some travel photos, and Barbara will post from time to time. But overall production will slow dramatically. Which seems appropriate for the second half of August.
Weekend video: More Belgians!
After last weekend I couldn’t resist. Here’s Suarez, from the town of Mons:
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Don’t know a whole lot about them, except what I read in this article. I can’t really read French, but it appears to tell of a Belgian of Spanish and Italian descent uniting with three guys (two brothers and …