I can hear all the metrosexuals out there calling this tip unreasonable. But really, when did men stop being men in this country? There was a time not too long ago, when men went to barbers for haircuts that cost less than ten bucks. Now, men pay more than 20 dollars for a haircut in most of the country and sometimes more than 100 dollars for a haircut in major cities like New York or Los Angeles. This is nuts.
For around $30, you can buy yourself a set of clippers with all kinds of wonderful attachments and give yourself haircuts for the rest of time. More »
A little known way to save money is to drink lots of water. At first glance, you may ask, “How in the world can drinking water save me money?!”
The answer is simple. Studies have shown that when we feel hungry we are often actually thirsty. Instead of reaching for the chips when hunger strikes, you can reach for the faucet (which is nearly free in terms of cost and totally free in terms of calories). Drinking water fills your stomach and helps ward off hunger feelings within 20 minutes of drinking it. More »
This tip seems like common sense. With retail single-cup coffee prices ranging from two dollars for a regular brew at Dunkin Donuts to nearly five dollars for a Starbucks mochfrapahooha, you can nearly bankrupt yourself with your morning coffee expense.
If you’re in the five dollar fancy coffee drink club, you are spending $150 a month. And that’s if you’re only drinking one a day. I’ve noticed that many people who frequent coffee shops buy considerably more than one a day. More »
