Archive for November, 2008


Do You Have a Black Friday Story?

We all know I’m in love with Black Friday! Whether it’s shopping resources for the big day, getting free stuff or shopping online, I think it’s such a fun event.
However, since we’re out of town, I didn’t do my usual routine. Hopefully, I’m still sleeping. (OK, I have two toddlers, that would never happen!) [...]


Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope that you are enjoying time with family and friends today. We have many things to be thankful for in our family this year, and I hope you do too!
You’ll notice that I switched the schedule around a bit this week since it’s a holiday week and we’re traveling. If you are doing [...]


My Wishlist by American Express 2008

American Express Wishlist is back! It’s sort of like the Black Friday after party! It’s especially useful if you are busy shopping online and you want to take a break for something fun.
American Express Wishlist
Dates. The dates for this year’s wish list are December 1-18.
American Express Card. You have to have an American [...]


An Administrative Error Could Cost You Your Retirement

When was the last time you checked your pay stub? I’m not talking about your gross pay or net pay, I’m talking about the withholding for social security, service year credits for your pension plan, and all other administrative accounting that takes place with your employer.
The following story is an unfortunate reminder of how important [...]


Online Shopping Resources: Cyber Monday and Beyond

Don’t feel like getting up before the crack of dawn and braving the crowds and long lines on Black Friday? Cyber Monday is just for you. The Monday following Thanksgiving is supposedly the online version of Black Friday.
Well, maybe it’s not; some argue that it’s really just a marketing gimmick. Either way, if you [...]