We were one of the unfortunate families who ended up receiving our IRS economic stimulus payment (aka bribery money) via check instead of direct deposit, despite my best efforts of e-filing and allowing the IRS to deduct what we owed on our taxes from our bank account. (See if I e-file the next time we owe [...]
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When we first moved into our home in 2003, we had to buy a new refrigerator. After much store hopping and measuring to fit in our tight kitchen, we ended up in the Sears showroom. We purchased a wonderful Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator with a water and ice dispenser on the door. Kenmore appliances are simply [...]
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It’s the end of the year and all I feel like I’m doing is spending money.
Besides the normal Christmas presents, we’re getting a new fence put in, having a plumber to come in and look at our slow sewer drainage, paying someone to take leaves away, getting a veneer to replace a 20+ year old [...]
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Boy, are these polls everywhere this time of year. I found this gem on my favorite site, The Consumerist.
According to a Deloitte and Touche study, the average American family is planning to spend 19% less this holiday season, or about $517, on presents this year. This average American family, whoever they may be, also only [...]
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I used to love shopping at Macys. Love it. I’d go there during my lunch hour and just browse the store, specifically the fine china and crystal section. When I would go to bridal showers and see people open gifts, everyone would be amazed at how much I was able to identify those gifts site. I have [...]
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