I am getting closer to my Verizon Wireless contract end date in December. My wife and I have started getting fed up with Verizon and their high prices and poor customer service. While I don't use customer service that often because I can usually handle most issues on my own, when I do need them, they are worthless. There was even a time in a Verizon store when I had to help the tech support with their own computer in order to solve my problem. … [Read more...] about Update: My Quest to Leave Verizon Wireless
Budget Nightmare – Weekend Trips with Friends
There is nothing I love more than to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday working life. When trying to get out of debt and stay out of debt, work becomes more of a priority, especially if you are working more than one job. I was like this for the 4 years that I was working toward being debt free. I didn't spend much time with my friends unless it was going to be cheap or even free. I didn't want to be tempted to spend money that I … [Read more...] about Budget Nightmare – Weekend Trips with Friends
Add Your Rewards Cards to Your Smartphone
The one thing about us savers is that we love store rewards/loyalty programs. Unfortunately, each store has their own card. As you continue to enroll in loyalty programs, your keyring begins to fill up with those small plastic cards. If you are like me, then you hate adding them onto your keyring. I actually have a dedicated keyring just for my loyalty cards, but hated how much room it took up in my pocket. The one issue that I have with … [Read more...] about Add Your Rewards Cards to Your Smartphone
Shopping and Saving with My Target RedCard
I am not a large fan of shopping, especially for those everyday items that I need for the house. Though I know that I need the monthly supplies, I dislike dolling out the cash for them. My house is close to many different retailers, so I have a good variety of stores to choose from. After trying out different stores and comparing prices, I have to say that Target is my retailer of choice. I also use them as my pharmacy. As I worked toward … [Read more...] about Shopping and Saving with My Target RedCard
Finally Cutting the Cable Cord
I enjoy watching television, especially documentaries and football. The time is near that football is starting back up, both college and pro, so I want to be able to sit in front of the television and enjoy. Though, I am a large fan of football and other television shows, I find it very hard to justify the monthly cost of cable. I don't have any sports package, but I do have HD service. My service is from Time Warner Cable. There are many … [Read more...] about Finally Cutting the Cable Cord
My Personal Debt Beginning
A lot of people will tell you that having a credit card in college is a bad idea. Well, I am someone that likes to prove people wrong. Unfortunately, I was just another victim of the "magic" plastic card that gave me the ability to get what I wanted, but pay for it later. Man, did I pay for it later..... My personal debt story begins the same as many people's does, with one credit card and the feeling of freedom on the horizon. I got my … [Read more...] about My Personal Debt Beginning