Archive for March, 2009

Whaddaya mean no rentals allowed?

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Say you live in a subdivision.  You bought your brand-spanking-new house only a couple of years ago.  Today, you cannot afford to carry the house for whatever reason (job loss, move, can't refinance, etc.) "No problem," you think to yourself.  "I'll just find a renter for it until the market turns ...

80% off Restaurant.com through Ides of March

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

** This coupon has expired, but check my coupon code page to see if there's a fresh one! ** Another 80% off coupon for Restaurant.com was released:  MENU. Just as a reminder (since I post about these often):  80% off means that the $25 Dining Certificates, which normally cost $10 each, are ...

Oh no, not that! The savings rate is increasing

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Once again, no good deed goes unpunished. Seems like people are testing their personal financial waters, are finding that the temperature is a little uncomfortable, and are saving more and spending less, of all things. Well, some folks are saying, "Enough of that!"  Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial Services ...

Carnival of Debt Reduction: Spring Forward edition

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Hello, and welcome to the Carnival of Debt Reduction!  Sunday saw the beginning of Daylight Savings Time in the United States, which meant a lost hour of sleep until the fall.  Enjoy the later sunsets, and enjoy the carnival! Peak Personal Finance talks about the pitfalls of renting to own.  This ...