SpendWize – Guide to Wiser Consumer Decisions

March 4, 2007

Senioritis

Filed under: Uncategorized — Shel @ 10:24 pm

I don’t think it’s mere coincidence that the words "senior" and "senility" both begin with the same 3 letters.  I don’t remember when (actually I don’t remember a LOT- and that’s the problem) I experienced my first "senior moment" – was I 45, 50 ? Whatever, they occur far too frequently now and if you are part of- or on the fringes of – the baby boomer generation, then I’m pretty sure you’ve experienced them too.
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Last posts in the forums section

Forum: Household Consumer Forum

Last post: Re: a problem with electric meters?
The often-stated case for smart meters (for electricity) is that they allow for time-of-use billing. In other words, the cost of electricity changes during the course of a day, and smart meters all...(more…)

Forum: Frugal Lifestyle

Last post: cheapo mattress pad type thing for van?
I've got an old 1969 van that we pretty much use for camping trips. I'll take my son and head out to a state park. In the past, we had some padding in there, but I had to clean all that old stu...(more…)

Whats to like about January?

Filed under: Uncategorized — Shel @ 10:24 pm

For a long time now January has been my least-favorite month of the year. 
December was full of excitement, growing expectations, lovely decorations, and
generally good feelings among men, and then in a flash it is over- What an
anticlimax!!! January is here- the time of bills, a realistic look at one’s past
year/life, horrible weather in the NorthEast , and an extra-long month to boot! 
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Internet Dating for Seniors

Filed under: Uncategorized — Shel @ 10:23 pm

With the divorce rate as high as it ever has been and baby boomers hitting middle-age being healthier and more youthful than ever before, many of us “over-50"s” are trying to get into the social scene,either seeking a 1:1 relationship or simply some casual intermittent dating partners.
The internet has been touted as the bar-scene of the current century, but to those who have not had much experience in this venue, the prospect of using the internet to find a date can be daunting. Fear not, there are a few pointers which can make it less traumatic.

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Buying on eBay

Filed under: Uncategorized — Shel @ 10:22 pm

No doubt about it, going on eBay to make a purchase – especially one involving a substantial amount of money ($100.00 and up) can be a very fiscally-intelligent move. But a novice to the “game” is especially susceptible to the scammers or the just-plain-dishonest folk who are always looking for new “prey”.
Here are a few ways to minimize your chances of being taken once you have seen an item in which you wish to invest:

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Oil Prices

Filed under: Uncategorized — Shel @ 8:22 pm

Why is it that when we see gasoline for less than $2.50 a gallon, we still feel like we’re getting a bargain? (more…)

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