DirecTV Upgrades Me Without Telling Me About It

spending money
I had this vague memory of posting here at my blog about getting three new satellite boxes from DirecTV but I cannot find the post! I guess I never posted about it. Okay, so the back story first.  A couple of months ago I wanted to watch a Pay Per View movie.  I looked at the movies available and there were only three or four and those were duplicated several times.  I had found that to be the case a… Read the rest

Payday Loans No Longer Available In Arizona

My Two Cents
On July 1st, pay day lenders charging triple digit interest rates will not be allowed to operate in the state of Arizona.  I say good riddance to these crooks! I once highlighted a new blogger who had entered the vicious cycle of a payday loan.  I never liked the idea of pay day loans, but ever since reading his story I have been convinced they were not in the business to “help people”. They are in the business to make… Read the rest
Fireworks 2009

Carnival of Money Stories Independence Day Edition

Carnivals
Welcome to the Independence Day Edition of the Carnival of Money Stories! Editor's Picks: *Jacq Jolie from Single Mom, Rich Mom wonders if she did the right or wrong thing by not charging her son rent in Charging adult kids rent – to do or not to do? Mr. A and I debated charging AJ rent and decided we should. After reading Jacq's story, I'm glad we did. *Amanda L. Grossman presents When Being Cheap Upfront Costs Big Bucks in… Read the rest

Saving Money on Energy

electricity
Over the weekend I did a thorough cleaning on Big A's room.  Wow, if these bursts of energy remain consistent I'll be convinced to do the GAPS diet for the rest of my life! After all, it's just eating good healthy, real, natural, traditional foods. And I'm not even doing organic foods! Big A's room has been warmer than it should be, and Mr. A thought he might need to move the air conditioning vent to a different position in… Read the rest