Category Archives: Random

Do You Use a Professional For Items That Can Be Purchased Online?

I don’t have any scientific proof but it seems that more and more jobs and or professions are being commoditized.   As defined by Wikipedia it is “the process by which goods that have economic value and are distinguishable in terms of attributes (uniqueness or brand) end up becoming simple commodities in the eyes ofContinue Reading

Can You Tell One Scotch from One Another? Price Versus Preference

I have a buddy who is an amazing chef and better, he loves to host and set up breakfasts and dinners.  This past Saturday he prepared a 5 course meal with 6 scotches that ranged from a free bottle to a $130 bottle for 6 buddies (I was one of them).  Five out of theContinue Reading

Why Global Economic Negativity, Doom & Gloom Doesn’t Disturb Me

I travel quite a bit, for business and for pleasure, and as I travel across the country and globally, I am continuously amazed, but not surprised, at the amount of discussion (more like complaining) around the economic condition today.  Whether the markets are up or down, someone will always be happy and another will beContinue Reading

Get Your 2 Year Upgrade from Sprint Sooner

One of the first personal finance blogs I ever read, My Money Blog, recently published a post about getting out of your sprint contract early.  In it Jonathan describes a change to Sprint’s Early Termination Fee, and how such a change is a material alteration of the contract.  As such, one can cancel your SprintContinue Reading

Love Drop #8 Helping Lucy

Love Drop is a micro-giving network of people who unite as a community to help one person or family a month. By subscribing to the team for as low as $1, they make it easy for their members to change lives in a fun and tangible way. Each month Love Drop delivers a unique combinationContinue Reading

What To Do When Looking at Accredited Online Colleges

Web based services are totally changing the way people learn, and online degree programs have grown dramatically in recent years. They have become a very attractive option for people with hectic and restrictive schedules. Online classes are a great way to get a quality education at a pace and rate that works for the individual.Continue Reading