I’m usually a very organized person, but every once in a while my skills fail me. This was the case recently, and it just about cost me some money. We recently purchased some things we needed for some home improvement projects at a local … [Read more...] about Lack Of Organization Can Cost You Money
Back in April when I renewed my executive Costco membership, I vowed that I would start buying as many household items there as I could in order to take advantage of the 2% cashback perk. However, it would be foolish to just buy items at Costco for … [Read more...] about Cost Comparison: Is Laundry Soap Really Cheaper at a Club Store?
There’s a challenge going on within the Kernin household, and I want to let all of you Clever friends in on it, and get your thoughts as to who’s going to win. If I win, it would mean we don’t have to shell out close to $150 to replace a small … [Read more...] about Money Saving Challenge: Clean it or Buy New?!?
I had a serious case of sticker shock at a bar in downtown Chicago when a bartender told me that I owed $8.50 for a rum and coke. I’m from a smaller town where I’m used to paying half that on the rare occasion we go out. I’m the kind of … [Read more...] about How Much Cheaper Is It to Drink at Home?
My neighbor mentioned a few nights ago that on his list of things to do for the evening was to take a look at their water heater. Apparently it wasn’t working, and they had no hot water. My neighbor is the kind of guy that will take a look at … [Read more...] about Clever Dudes Are Self Reliant: Water Heater Edition
The process for finding the best deal for our family summer vacation entailed all the usual steps: Surfing the websites of hotels at our destination, comparing prices, amenities, and packages as well as calling them directly to inquire about any … [Read more...] about Keep Searching For Vacation Savings After Making Reservations
