Like Noah’s Ark for Plant Life

I’ve never given much thought to what happens to the future of our crops and other plant life in the event of a disaster. I suppose I assumed it would just find a way of regenerating.
People in Norway must think otherwise. The Norwegian government just opened an underground vault that was made especially to store […]

When Choosing an Attorney…

There are some things you can do without bothering to find a specialist. If your air conditioner goes out, you can call a heating and cooling company and it won’t matter what kind of air condition you own or why it went out. Most of the companies will be able to handle your issue. If […]

Do Dollar Stores Save You Money?

A local TV station in Tampa did an investigative report where they asked people who shop regularly at “dollar stores” like Dollar General and Family Dollar to see what they generally stopped at those stores to buy.
Then, the reporters bought those items, in identical sizes and brands, at both the dollar stores and at a […]

When I Visit Orlando

I just went with my daughter, one of my best friends and her daughter to Orlando for the weekend. We went to the Princess and Pirates Party at Magic Kingdom Friday night and then to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot on Saturday. Since we only stayed over one night, we just opted for a room […]

Proof That Nobody Cares About the Oscars

Did you watch the Academy Awards last night? Neither did I. Not only do the Oscars seems frivolous and obsolete is a world where there is so much war and financial uncertainty, but I also just get sick to death of actors congratulating one another for a job well done.
Where are the televised award ceremonies […]

Frugal Tip: Wait for Black Friday

There are certain times of the year that items like electronics, jewelry and gift-type items are less expensive. If you are in the market for a new flat screen TV or a new laptop and you can wait to get the best deal, you may as well hold out and take advantage of Thanksgiving specials, […]

Knee-Jerk Gas Price Fixing

The game is getting old. Rumors about a storm? Gas prices go up. Hugo Chavez in the news? Gas prices go up. One gas station within 10 blocks raises prices? So do the rest of the gas stations. Do gas prices quite literally need to be as high as they are this week? Look at […]

Why I Need New Car Insurance

My current auto insurance company has me pretty upset right now. I will try and tell the story as simply as possible. Florida used to have a PIP (personal injury) requirement and I had to pay an additional fee on my auto insurance. Then, the state removed that requirement and it came off my policy.
My […]

When an Iraqi Plane Lands in Florida…

You really have to wonder what the full story is in a case like this. It turns out that an Iraqi Air Force made an emergency landing on a two-lane stretch of road in rural Highlands County, Florida yesterday.
The story being given to the public is that this plane is owned by a private contractor […]

Booking a Flight? Shop Around.

I am a huge proponent of checking out the popular travel sites before I book a flight. The problem I have is that if I look on Expedia and Travelocity, for example, I often find slightly different prices on the same or similar flights. Since all I am really interested in is finding low fares, […]