VITAMIX = $400 Consumer Splurge or Investment in Health? 4

After much research, deliberation and checking online, I decided to pickup a Vitamix blender. For those of you who may not know, the Vitamix is no ordinary blender. No, it’s a standard blender on steroids with a 2 HP motor propelling its four-pronged blade mechanism up to 240 MPH of slicing, dicing, pureeing, and vegetable annihilating power. ...

Good Riddance Cable & Hello Netflix 6

    In an effort to watch less television, save money, and reduce my advertisement exposure, I’ve opted to ditch cable and go with a combination of over the air free TV with HD network channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX), Netflix streaming, and the occasional Redbox Blu-ray disc for date nights with the girlfriend. Cable ...

February 2013 Progress Report 4

I track both my income and expenses monthly. I started this process over two years ago to provide a better picture of my financial standing, and do this in tandem with a monthly net worth update. This process paints a fairly clear picture of my financial status and helps me identify the savings I’m adding ...

Doing Disneyland on a Dime 3

I recently embarked upon a vacation involving one of the more commercial and expensive touristy destinations of Disneyland. Now this isn’t my most common type of vacation as more often than not I enjoy vacations involving low-cost outdoor activities including hunting trips, hiking excursions, and camping at state parks. Walt Disney’s playground is exceptional at ...

January 2013 Progress Report 7

 I track both my income and expenses monthly. I started this process over two years ago to provide a better picture of my financial standing, and do this in tandem with a monthly net worth calculation. This process paints a fairly clear picture of my financial status and helps me identify the savings I’m adding ...