I can't believe it's already been 2 weeks since I posted that I sold my 5-string Washburn XB925 Bass Guitar to a young gent in Belgium. I was worried it would end as a scam, but unless you're receiving cold, hard cash (which could be counterfeit … [Read more...] about Washburn Bass Guitar Sale is a Success
Hot on the heels of writing "Trying and Buying Musical Instruments the Wrong Way", I'd like to announce that one of the last major stupid purchases from college is officially gone: my 5-string Washburn XB-925 Bass Guitar, which I bought for about … [Read more...] about Sold my old Washburn Bass Guitar
Next up in the Examine Your Motives Series, we're going to discuss something close to my heart: Buying a car. I've told you how we lost $14,500 by stupid mistakes. We didn't think about why we wanted or needed a car. But that's why I'm here: to help … [Read more...] about Examine Your Motives Series: Buying a Car
We've both been complaining for months about needing new work clothes. My pants are about 5 years old, and many of my dress shirts are just too baggy. Stacie needs more skirts and light sweaters. This weekend we decided to go shopping at the Leesburg … [Read more...] about Cheap clothes aren’t always a value
It's been 2 days since the last update. Only a few things have happened, but they're important things: The buyer got his insurance prepaid, so the insurance agent faxed the proof to his credit union. This means the buyer got the certified … [Read more...] about Chevy Malibu sale update #3: The home stretch
While shopping for our BBQ party this weekend, we made a trip to Sam's Club. We always justified our membership to Sam's because we made our $40 fee back each year just in our milk purchases alone. I go through a gallon or more of skim milk each … [Read more...] about No more cheap milk at Sam’s Club
