Recently, my fiance and I purchased a new mattress set from Costco. Boy was I excited – a Sealy Postupedic with the plushest pillowtop I’d ever seen at only $700 for the set. What a great price and so comfy! The tricky part was getting it home since deliv...

Boy it’s hot out, isn’t it? It’s tempting to spend all day inside an air-conditioned house until summer is over.

One million dollars.

“Look, James, 80% off diamond rings,” said my wife, a look of glee spreading across her face. I groaned.

Most books in the Amazon Kindle bookstore cost around $10, but some have been priced at higher amounts by their publishers. Most people think this is unfair as downloading the books means that the seller doesn’t have to pay the cost of actually printing t...

I'm writing this post on a plane. Like many frequent fliers, I tend to tune out the rote safety briefing, but we have a charismatic flight attendant who actually managed to get my attention.

Truth be told, there are a number of benefits attached to using multiple credit cards. Unfortunately, there is also an element of increased financial risk associated with the approach.

The lack of routine at the beginning of summer vacation is fun for about three days. After that, I begin to see my children’s brains turn to mush.

When I ask my husband what he wants for Father’s Day (or Christmas, birthday, anniversary), he’ll say “…nothing, don’t spend any money on me.” Not happening.

While surfing the web for Father's Day gift ideas last week (partly for my dad and, well, partly for myself), I literally came across nothing to buy him. Is your father one of those "hard to buy for" types?

The world of eBay started off as a virtual flea market for swapping collectibles and has since turned into one of the greatest titans of the online market.

Anyone who's ever set out on a home improvement task knows that shopping for the stuff needed online is NEVER easy.

Each December, Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida films their annual Christmas Day Parade in and around the Magic Kingdom Theme Park. For approximately 3 days, crews film in and around the theme park. Volunteers are needed to standby and look ha...

Everyone loves a bargain and there are bargains to be had at your local dollar store. Nothing beats the feeling you get when you find that deal of the century: exactly what you needed for only a buck! But don’t let that euphoria blind you to the dollar st...

Excuse the long sappy introduction - BBQ is a sensitive subject.

Summer reading is a welcome respite in the middle of hot, chaotic days. It’s the perfect time to foster an appreciation of books and love of reading while helping to keep kids’ reading skills from sliding. And it’s cheap family entertainment. In my house,...