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When Do You Leave a Bad Tip? (My Response)

Dollarish featured a post about tipping. Tipping is something that always seems to get to me. So, I thought I would talk about it. The post talked about reasons for leaving a poor tip: lousy service, expensive food, no…
When Do You Leave a Bad Tip?

We recently covered holiday tipping, but what about regular old restaurant tipping? I think I'm generally pretty fair, and I try to give 15 to 20 percent with every meal, but I think everyone has their breaking point,…
Save Money On Your Heating Bill!

Here are somethings I have read about how to save money on the heating bill in winter. Do you use any of them or have any to add? Minimize your use of ventilation fans such as bathroom fans and kitchen hood fans in…
Confessions: The Secrets of a Bank Teller, Part Two

Image Source Banks somehow manage to remain a giant mystery to some. Their timing, their reasons, their policies... all often seem to occur without any good reason. We've covered deposits—so now here are the secret…
How I Save Money...

This is my first blog and this one is not going to be much about feelings but more about my husband and I saving money. Maybe it will also help my readers that I don't have yet. lol So I have made a list and put my co…
Holiday Shopping… Already?!

If you’re on a tight budget like me, I’d suggest shopping for holiday presents early. When I say early… I mean months ago. Some people may think it is a ridiculous idea to be shopping to early; however, many stores a…
Confessions: The Secrets of a Bank Teller, Part One

I spent two years as a bank teller, and now I am a loan processor for the same bank. There are things that I understand about banks only because I dealt with them every single day. I occasionally tried to share this…
Suggestions For Furniture Shopping

I know how frustrating it can be to have to deal with salespeople, you never know if they are telling you the truth or lying to you in order to make the sale. Then there is the added stress of not knowing much about…
Getting Thrifty...

"How has the economic downturn affected you personally? What changes have you made in your life to save money, pinch pennies, stretch your dollars? What thrifty tips can you share (places to shop, coupons to use, pl…
Living on a Budget: Tips for shopping

One of my friends recently moved into a house with her boyfriend. It's not her first time living on her own but it IS the first time that money will be tight. Usually she has moved in a with someone who makes more m…