Small Change: April 26, 2009 - May 2, 2009
Finding Bargains for Baby
The Associated Press recently wrote a story reporting that some frugal moms are switching from disposable to cloth diapers in an effort to save money. I admit that I don't have kids, so the idea of washing out a poopy...
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May 1, 2009; 7:00 AM ET |
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Small Change Challenge: Nancy Wins!
Nancy successfully spent less money than I did yesterday. What does she win? Not much, but she has more money in her pocket, and that's saying something! Nancy spent $23.17 yesterday on taxi rides and food, though $10 of that...
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April 30, 2009; 1:39 PM ET |
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Nancy's Evening of Mooching
I ate for free last night. A friend and colleague invited me to dinner. Now, before you start accusing me of cheating by getting someone else to buy me dinner, let me just say that this date had been planned...
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April 30, 2009; 11:38 AM ET |
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Saving on Office Supplies
We've written a lot about how the recession is affecting our own lives and yours. But sometimes, it helps to get a bird's eye view of the state of the consumer. I met with Staples President Mike Miles yesterday to...
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April 30, 2009; 7:00 AM ET |
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Nancy's Afternoon Derailment
For a while, I thought I could get through the day without pulling money out of my wallet. I had a Metrocard, so my transportation would be covered. I wasn’t hungry because I was not feeling well, but I had...
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April 29, 2009; 4:33 PM ET |
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Ylan's Cheapskate Afternoon
After this morning's splurge, I have shown remarkable restraint. I brown-bagged it today (chicken sandwich, strawberries, Dole fruit cup), so I didn't have to spend any more money on lunch. But then the snackies hit. It happens every afternoon at...
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April 29, 2009; 4:10 PM ET |
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Nancy's Morning Rundown
I woke up this morning with a sore throat and no appetite. Somehow, I think, this is going to help me save money today. I don’t have my usual craving for a skim latte and muffin. So far I have...
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April 29, 2009; 11:22 AM ET |
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Ylan's Morning Rundown
I started with the best intentions and took the MetroBus to my meeting at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel with executives from Staples (which you'll be able to read about tomorrow). But then as I was getting off the bus, my...
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April 29, 2009; 10:50 AM ET |
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Small Change Challenge: Nancy vs. Ylan
Nancy and I love each other. We really do. But that doesn't mean we don't engage in a little friendly competition every now and then. In the past month, we've learned a lot of new strategies for saving money. Nancy...
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April 29, 2009; 7:00 AM ET |
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Don't Get Overcharged for Cab Rides
It’s been almost a year since Washington switched from a zone to a metered taxicab system. The new system was supposed to make taking cabs cheaper and less confusing. I think it has done that to some extent. Thank goodness,...
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April 28, 2009; 7:00 AM ET |
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Dining Out Tricks
One of my favorite things to do after a long day at work is to go out to dinner with friends. I haven’t done it as much lately because it was just getting too expensive. Each time I’d go out,...
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April 27, 2009; 7:00 AM ET |
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