Doug's Methods of Saving Money
This meme is found all over the internet in various forms. As far as I have seen, it’s never presented with any citation as to where or when Gates is supposed to have said this. I think it’s safe to assume he didn’t say it. Also, note how poorly phrased it is: “you” (instead of “you were“) and “mistake” and “mistakes” (where “fault” would be much more idiomatic).
The Solar Eclipse and “Lost Productivity”
Just as predictable as the solar eclipse is the news release about “lost productivity” resulting from said eclipse (or the Olympics or the Word Cup, or […]
Preventing Bathtub and Shower Mildew and Mold
I’ve written about how easy and money-saving it is to wash shower curtains and liners in the washing machine, which does a good job of […]
The Essential Thing
One thing — the essential thing — that (some) children* don’t understand is the way that savings grow over time. The only sure way to […]
The “Nest Egg”
People use the term “nest egg” to refer to their life savings, their retirement savings, what they will live on after they stop working. “Nest […]
Is That Shampoo Bottle Empty?
More than once I’ve noticed an “empty” shampoo bottle that someone in my house (not I) threw in the trash … and upon closer examination […]
I Made A Mistake
A personal finance mea culpa: During the recent holiday season I forgot to pay the balance on my Amazon credit card. It was a store […]
