Archive for June, 2009

Carnival of Debt Reduction: Waffle Iron Day edition

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

There is still time on the West Coast for celebration of Waffle Iron Day.  My apologies for posting this so late in the evening.  Please don't batter me.  This Carnival of Debt Reduction will feature fun facts regarding the humble waffle iron and the scrumptious breakfast treats it produces. Personal debt ...

Wegmans is open in our area now

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

My wife had been counting down the days until Wegmans opened in town, and the time has come.  I grew up with Wegmans in upstate NY so we had the chance to shop there when we visited my parents.  The new Wegmans just blows away any experience I had with ...

Private mortgage insurance companies to the rescue

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

The real estate mess is hurting not only homeowners, but businesses as well.  Bad things happen at both ends when the mortgage payments stop coming in.  The homeowner of course loses his house and his good credit rating, but the businesses that were involved in lending the money lose out ...

My CashCrate sign-up story

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

I saw that Five Cent Nickel recently received his CashCrate check.  I didn't earn quite as much as he did but I do remember reaching the $10 threshold including the signup bonus in under a couple of hours, without signing up for any free trials that I might forget to ...