Why We Cut the Cord (Again)

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One night, just a few weeks ago, my wife and I were talking about lifestyle inflation. We had been putting off this conversation about all the little costs and luxuries that we now enjoy but never used or needed previously. Things like our gym membership, our bigger home, premium organic food, and cable TV. Sometimes,…

It’s Official, My Cell Phone Bill is $1.87

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I told you before about the new service from Comcast called Xfinity Mobile. After some debate, I made the switch to their service, and I’m happy to report that my cell phone bill is now lower than it has ever been. I paid $0 before taxes, and even after taxes my total bill was $1.87.…

The Easy Way to Find Out When You Opened a Credit Card (Using Credit Karma)

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Have you ever been organizing your credit card information, and needed a handy way to tell how long your cards have been open? For some reason, this question has come up a lot lately on some other blogs and forums that I visit regularly, and while there are a few ways to track down the…

Frugal Challenge: Don’t Use Cell Data for an Entire Month

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I’m writing this on a Friday afternoon, before a major upcoming holiday, while looking outside at a beautiful summer 85 degree day. This is probably the worst time to issue a frugal challenge. But I’m going to do it anyway. I dare you to go an entire month without using cell data. Yep, you read…

Xfinity Mobile Review: A Frugal but Powerful Service

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I originally wrote this article when I had first heard about Xfinity Mobile. I’ve updated the post since then, because I am now an Xfinity Mobile customer, and a happy one at that! This is a cheap but very powerful cell phone service. One of my favorite things about it is that you can scale…

5 Technology Hacks for Travelers

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So many people in today’s world are now working while traveling. If you belong in this group, you need to arm yourself with the right tech gadgets to make your travels both enjoyable and productive. Moreover, you need to plan for the safety of your gadgets and security of your communications during the travels. Data…

Planning a Trip to Paris with Points and Miles

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Ahhh, Paris!  The city of lights is often thought of as the ultimate romantic destination and is on many people’s bucket list. People from all over the world flock to Paris to taste the amazing cuisine, see the Mona Lisa, visit the Eiffel Tower, and check out the Champ Elysees.  Oh, and how could we…

How to Take a Free Trip to London with Points

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Are you considering a European vacation?  Many folks dream of going to Europe because of it’s rich history, popular attractions and unique flavors.  However, for many people, it’s just that–a dream.  The cost of flights, transportation and hotel stays are expensive and are a total buzzkill when trying to plan a trip. But why not…

Master List of Ways to Save Money at Great Wolf Lodge

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The Great Wolf Lodge is such a smart concept. An indoor waterpark with its own restaurants, interactive games, themed log cabin/cave rooms, and a free pair of wolf ears… What kid isn’t going to love that?! The only problem is that, if you aren’t careful, a trip to GWL can become expensive quickly and you’ll…

My Visit to the Capital One Banking Reimagined Tour and Café at Short Pump Town Center

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I visited the Capital One Banking Reimagined Tour at the Short Pump Town Center in Richmond, VA on Saturday March 18th as part of their ten-city tour. It was an impressive operation – they had an entire exhibit setup at the entrance of the mall to draw people in and there were at least a…