Life Lesson #9: Who are you trying to impress anyway? People are funny; always concerned with what other people think. It shapes the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, the phones we use, and much more. We care what our family, friends, coworkers, and even complete strangers think. It’s a way of attempting to […]
Archives for September 2015
Number One Stunner: Marketing Bundle Traps
Life Lesson #8: Marketing and pricing bundle tactics We have all answered the alluring call of the Siren. Sometimes it’s an inexpensive combo meal at a favorite restaurant chain. Other times, a big-ticket electronics bundle: spend $500 on XYZ brand audio speakers and get a free subwoofer. All of these bundle strategies are designed to […]
Ashes to Ashes: Homage to Craigslist
Life Lesson #7: Just buy used Sometimes I think my wife may be in cahoots with my father to help make it look like he has a monopoly on DIY repair advice. Or maybe she is just trying to “help” create more content for my blog. The Story: We don’t often buy new things. When we […]
‘Doggie’ Howser, MD: Exploring Pet Insurance
Life Lesson #6 The house always wins I am the proud “parent” of Sawyer, an 8-year-old golden retriever. While a great friend and hiking companion, Sawyer struggled to learn some of the basic commands during early puppy training. This made it all the more surprising when he started to understand personal finance a bit later […]
I’m Too Sexy For My Shirt: Modeling Agency Scam
Life Lesson #5: Sniff out the scam We are incessantly bombarded by pitches from advertisers, sales people, investment advisers, etc. who are lobbying for our hard earned cash. With increasingly busy schedules, there isn’t always enough time to vet all the information in order to make the best decision. The Story: Some years ago when I lived […]