It’s clear: E-readers are here to stay. I’m dipping my toe in oh so slowly, reading most of my non-fiction on my iPad’s Kindle app. The longer e-readers are around, the more affordable they become. But the books you read...
Blue Ivy Carter, the newborn daughter of hip-hop icons Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) and Beyoncé Knowles, has had a very lavish and luxurious beginning. Her parents, who enjoy unbelievable wealth, have bestowed on Baby Blue a $15,000 Swarovski-studded highchair, a $20,000...
The last time you were at the grocery store, did the cashier give you a receipt? How about a fast food joint? Movie theater? Some places won't give you receipts unless you ask for them, and you should every time....
Editor’s Note: As part of a special project on The PerkStreet Blog, we’re offering free question and answer columns every week with Customer Columnists Clint and Katy Davis of Davis Coaching. If you have a question you’d like to submit...
As we explained earlier this month, a person’s net worth is determined by the sum of their assets – the things they own (i.e., their house, car, valuables) – and their debts – the things they owe (i.e. to credit...
Time for a Pop Quiz (it’s only one question): Did year-end expenses catch you by surprise in 2011? If you answered yes, you might have to re-think your budgeting skills. If you make changes to your monthly budget, you...
If you’ve thought about ways to cut back on expenses for yourself, your spouse, and your kids, you might be missing one other family member – your pet! Owning a pet can be demanding on your wallet, just like anything...
Technological advances have produced several gadgets that can save you money on everything from electricity to water consumption. If you’re looking for ways to save on some of your unavoidable monthly bills, you’ll likely want to install and employ some...
Editor's Note: As part of a special project on The PerkStreet Blog, we're offering free question and answer columns on Saturdays with Customer Columnists Clint and Katy Davis of Davis Coaching. If you have a question you'd like to submit...
Mint may be the most popular budgeting site online today, but it's not the only online financial site with nifty tools. If you’re not into Mint, these five other sites might have what you’re looking for....
If you’re trying to cut back on expenses but forgot about your water bill, you’re missing lots of potential savings. These 8 tips will not only help your carbon footprint, but help you save money too....
Editor's Note: As part of a special project on The PerkStreet Blog, we're offering free question and answer columns on Saturdays with Customer Columnists Clint and Katy Davis of Davis Coaching. If you have a question you'd like to submit...
