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Saving money just by asking

April 29th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Fun Stuff, Savings by greg
Most people have a very difficult time asking for a discount. For some reason here in the US we feel like we have to pay full price for everything. In a lot of foreign countries asking for a discount, or haggling, is not only welcomed, it is often ...
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Earn free stuff just by searching the internet

April 27th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Fun Stuff by greg
What is your favorite search engine? For most people it is probably Google. A lot of bloggers even have a google search tool on their website. Being able to find the things you are looking for is the key to using the internet. But wouldn't it ...
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How is your (financial) health?

April 26th, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in Fun Stuff by greg
I just had my annual checkup and I am happy to report that everything checked out very well. My cholesterol was 189, blood pressure was very good and the doctor said I was pretty healthy. He said to get a little bit of exercise and plan on coming ...
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Is it ok to ask for a discount?

April 17th, 2009 | 2 Comments | Posted in Fun Stuff, Life Impact by greg
Recently, I was able to help a relative who was having car trouble. We got the car to the service department and started going down the list of things that needed checked or fixed. She very wisely asked if they were running any specials and the young man ...
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He’s a nillionaire!

March 18th, 2009 | 2 Comments | Posted in Fun Stuff by greg
Last week I was sitting at someone else's desk and they had an Urban Dictionary calendar. The Urban Dictionary calendar is similar to a daily Dilbert or Far Side calendar, but instead of a comic there is a definition to an urban-type word. The day I was sitting ...
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How much is a trillion dollars?

March 15th, 2009 | 2 Comments | Posted in Fun Stuff by greg
I am just about ready to stop talking about the bailouts, budgets and the massive spending bills that the congress and senate are passing and our new president is all to happy to sign into law. However, before I step off of this dead horse, I thought it ...
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