Archive for the 'Spending' Category

Cheap isn’t always safe

June 2nd, 2008 | By SebSpending

I hate shopping at malls. The crowds, long lines, and above all, the kiosks. You know what I’m talking about, the little booths in the middle of the mall that sell overpriced junk. Usually, it’s cell phone accessories or cologne. But lately, I’ve been noticing a disturbing new trend… teeth whitening.
Normally, I don’t pay attention […]

How much would you spend to pursue your dreams?

May 29th, 2008 | By SebSpending

I was browsing CNN at work the other day (shh…) and I came across this one article that told a story about a man whose dream was to perform a record breaking 25 mile high skydive. He’s been trying his entire life to finance and coordinate a record-breaking freefall from a balloon from an altitude […]

Five items you don’t want to buy at the dollar store

April 22nd, 2008 | By SebSpending

The cost of everyday goods is skyrocketing these days, and every little bit helps. Just keep in mind that you get what you pay for when you’re shopping at the dollar store. In order to keep their products so cheap, dollar stores stock their shelves with goods made from low cost materials that most other […]

I bought a Skype phone

April 18th, 2008 | By SebSpending

About six months ago, my sister surprised the family by announcing that she joined the Peace Corps and would be shipping out to Uganda for two years. She left in February, and she’s been doing an amazing job out there working in AIDS clinics. We’re all extremely proud of her, and talk to her every […]

Buying car tires online

April 17th, 2008 | By SebSpending

To say that my car needs new tires is a gross understatement. I drive a Toyota Corolla, and generally tires for this car are cheap. So, I called up some local car tire shops last week and asked them for quotes on the tires I was interested in. After calling a few places and trying […]

Stop buying overpriced cables

April 14th, 2008 | By SebSpending

Plasma TVs, surround sound stereos, iPods, and video game systems are quickly become a staple in the average American home. But what many unsuspecting shoppers fail to forget are the cables needed in order to use these expensive gadgets. They assume that the most expensive cable is often the best one, and they blindly purchase […]

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