There’s much hubbub of late about how—or if—Congress will transform healthcare. The one reason even cynical me thinks things actually will change (slowly, incrementally) is that the situation is finally hitting us where it hurts: our wallets. Everyone agrees that healthcare spending is mismanaged and out of control. And apparently, …
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The Latest Style: Dumpster Diver Deluxe
Who says L.A.’s elites are out of touch? As the LA Times reports, home furnishings made from recycled burlap, old brooms, and discarded barrels are all the rage, in a recession-chic style dubbed “dumpster diver deluxe.” Celebs like Kathy Hilton (Paris’s mom) and Leonardo DiCaprio have jumped on the trend, spending thousands of bucks on …
It’s the Cheapskate to the Rescue!
People are reacting to the economic downturn in different ways. Some folks are trying to change careers, whether they really want to or not. Lots of people are sensibly scaling back. Still others are taking a rather proactive approach: They’re turning into superheroes. No joke, as CNN reports.
Cheapskate Wisdom from … Henry David Thoreau
“That man is richest whose pleasures are cheapest.”
A Father’s Day Gift the Cheapskate Can Endorse
I’m very proud to have been anointed as the official spokesperson for dads everywhere—OK, not really, but I have a blog, and I’m running with it. Take it from me: What Dad really wants—more than pants, a stainless-steel barbecue, a cheap Chrysler, and certainly more than a new tie—is a break.
It’s a Deal: Spend $50 at Sears, Get $50 Back
When you spend $50 on men’s pants at Sears, you’re eligible for a $50 mail-in rebate in the form of a Sears gift card. It’s a Father’s Day promotion, ending June 21. Give Dad some pants, and later, give him the gift card too, so he can buy himself some tools.
Cheapskate Q&A about Buying Cars with Edmunds.com
What happens to your warranty if the car manufacturer is in bankruptcy? Edmunds.com’s senior consumer advice editor and blogger Philip Reed answers that question and more.
Chrysler Dealers: Everything Must Go
“In essence, I paid some people to take some of my cars.” Those are the words of a Chrysler dealership owner in Arkansas. His dealership, like about one-quarter of Chrysler showrooms across the country, is being forced to close tomorrow, June 9. Dealers on the chopping block have been unloading inventory on the cheap for weeks, and today …
Cheapskate Wisdom from … Woody Allen
“Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.”
It’s Time to Consider Plan B, Whether You Want to or Not
Lately, plenty of writers seem to be trying careers on for size that don’t involve them sitting in front of a computer, and it’s not because they want to be the next George Plimpton. Everyone knows that their pink slip could be next (people in publishing especially). So, if you’re out of work, or on the brink of being out of work—and …
Welcome to Your Daily Smack Upside the Head
Reading this blog will not make you rich. I do not have seven foolproof steps to earning your first million before you turn 25. Nor will I join the many pretenders who claim to have extraordinary insight into what, where, or how to invest your money. All that said, I know that I can help you make money—mostly by not spending it in the …