We've all gotten those annoying calls regarding your "car's extended warranty." While those are undoubtedly a scam, there are other extended warranties out there for other products. They aren't necessarily scams, but they typically aren't worth the … [Read more...] about The Real Cost of Extended Warranties and Why You Should Stop Paying for Them
It happened again as I was walking from the weight room to the water fountain. I heard a crackle, and suddenly the sound from my right earbud was gone. Despite my best efforts of wiggling the cord and unplugging and plugging the headphones into my … [Read more...] about Never Buy Another Set Of Headphones
“Dad, one of the buttons on my phone doesn't work anymore.†I took my son's iPhone as I asked him to point out which specific button wasn't working. At his direction I pressed the volume down button and noticed the absence of that … [Read more...] about Warranties, Good to the Last Day
I turned the shower on to let the hot water make it's way through the pipes while I brushed my teeth. By the time I finish cleaning the chompers, my bathroom is usually filled with steam from the heated water. Unfortunately, on a very busy morning … [Read more...] about Are Appliance Protection Plans Worth The Cost?
After my adventure with my broken down car, I had a dead car battery sitting in my garage that was still under warranty, but the Sears automotive center that I purchased it from in my city had recently closed. I could, however, return it … [Read more...] about The Car Breakdown Saga Part 3: Returning the Battery
The needed repair for my broken down car wasn't as bad as I had feared. It wasn't the alternator after all, it just needed a new battery. After a quick stop at my insurance company's office to get reimbursed for the tow, the whole … [Read more...] about Car Fixed, But What Should I Do With This Extra Battery?
