by Alex | Jan 5, 2010 | Money
Just a few months into having my own credit card, I’m now reassessing the benefits of owning one. There are many arguments that try to justify the existence of the credit card. Some people think that credit cards can be used a sort of insurance policy for those...
by Alex | Jul 10, 2009 | Money
Many belief structures teach that money is evil. Even high school Shakespeare condemns financial ventures like usury. But these days, no one really seems to care. Anyone who has got monies can surely get you anything – even more than just a pound of stinking...
by Alex | May 10, 2009 | Money, Technology
The span of April to June mark the biggest spending months that I’ve had for the past couple of years. A couple of years ago, I emptied my accounts for our mom’s funeral. Last year, it was that short beach vacation. This year, it’s the house and the...
by Alex | Apr 20, 2008 | Money, Technology
The problem with people with repressed childhoods (like me) is that we tend to overcompensate when we finally gain some independence and get some spare change from our wee salaries. I guess it runs in the family too. I remember my dad buying me an airsoft pistol only...
by Alex | Feb 18, 2008 | Money
After two sleepless nights of thinking whether my hard-earned money will end up with PayPal, I finally got my answer. They restored my account’s functionality. $715 is worth 3 months’ salary in UP, poor us minimum wage teachers. Now I can try to sleep,...
by Alex | Jan 14, 2008 | Business, Money
The one reason why I didn’t believe in sending your car (especially if it’s a used car aging gracefully) to the dealership for repairs is the cost. For me, that was the sole reason why I avoided bringing our old Corolla to Toyota even if the dealership was...
