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Tobacco Smokes the World (Infographic)

Tobacco Smokes the World (Infographic)

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 17:43

As I’ve mentioned in a number of earlier posts, smoking is a costly habit. Besides being unhealthy, cigarettes can cost a pack-a-day smoker over $2500 a year, and we could all use that money to pay down debt, take a … Continue reading →

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The Weight of Walmart (Infographic)

The Weight of Walmart (Infographic)

Thursday, December 1, 2011 12:50

After reading your comments about the Amazon Infographic that we released two weeks ago (check it out here if you haven’t seen it), it got me thinking about just how big Walmart could be. So I started researching Walmart and … Continue reading →

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Conglomer-ATE: The Consolidation of American Food (Infographic)

Conglomer-ATE: The Consolidation of American Food (Infographic)

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:39

Take a look at this infographic from the Frugal Dad team. I’ve said it a million times – you get what you pay for, and cheap food is no exception. The amount of consolidation in the industry is shocking, and … Continue reading →

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Media Consolidation: The Illusion of Choice (Infographic)

Media Consolidation: The Illusion of Choice (Infographic)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 1:15

As a dad (and blogger) I’m concerned with the integrity of the news and entertainment my family and I consume every day. Who really produces, owns and airs the shows my kids are glued to every evening and which companies … Continue reading →

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Can I Afford It?

Can I Afford It?

Monday, November 21, 2011 9:26

With holiday shopping in full swing, I suspect over the next few days and weeks many people will be standing in store checkout lines asking themselves, “Can I Afford It?” The “It” could be a Christmast gift, a new car, … Continue reading →

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Too Broke to Buy Christmas Presents

Too Broke to Buy Christmas Presents

Monday, November 7, 2011 12:04

Unfortunately, I suspect many gift-givers may feel this way around this time of year. What was once a mad rush between Thanksgiving and Christmas has spread into a “rush” of pre-Black Friday sales during the entire month of November. I … Continue reading →Post by Frugal Dad

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Why We Crave More Stuff

Why We Crave More Stuff

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 15:00

Have you ever known someone who hoarded tons of stuff? They have collected a small mountain of things, often spending a small fortune acquiring and storing their goodies. We’ve probably all suffered from “stuff-itis” at some point in our lives. So where does this compulsion to accumulate come from? To understand the roots ...

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Lego, Consumerism, and Christmas

Lego, Consumerism, and Christmas

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 23:35

My son Luke turned twelve in November, and all he asked for was money to buy his coveted items in the Lego catalog. I have a problem with this consumeristic tendency of my offspring. Does he need more Legos? No. Does he want them? Oh, yes. When Luke was younger he ...

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How I Saved $2,500 By Ignoring My Inner 5 Year-Old

How I Saved $2,500 By Ignoring My Inner 5 Year-Old

Friday, April 2, 2010 5:00

Monday night I was mowing when the lawn tractor died. This wasn’t the first time it has failed me mid-mow, but the new-to-me symptoms of this latest casualty had me thoroughly angry. The mower is only seven years old, but has had one problem after the other. I pushed the mower ...

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Tricks Stores Use To Get Us To Overpay

Tricks Stores Use To Get Us To Overpay

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 5:00

While recently catching up on my offline reading, I ran across a small piece in the April 2010 edition of Money magazine. The column features William Poundstone, the author of Priceless: The Myth of Fair Value (and How to Take Advantage of It). The article points out ways to combat ...

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