Monthly Archives: June 2010

How To Get Out Of Debt And Still Have Fun

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

That’s the ultimate goal right? And it’s a good question and one I want to talk about today as somebody actually found me about this very same topic, so perhaps by writing a specific post about it I can even … Continue reading →

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Big Wins and Small Grocery Bills

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

I just had a link emailed to me about some guy that managed to live on a dollar a day. Eat on a dollar a day, I should say. And my first thought was: Why? I’m all for saving money … Continue reading →

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Is spending money on a haircut worth it?

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

Welcome to the big city: Haircut for me today: $50!! First, that’s not the most I’ve paid. I think in my days of foolishnish I had a few hundred dollar haircuts, or close. Yeah,I know. I’ve also had a few … Continue reading →

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All work and no play…

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

Makes me richer, or so I’m learning (see down below) This post is sponsored by insomnia. I should be in bed, but a mid day nap seemed like a better idea earlier today:  The setting was perfect: Sunday afternoon, raining … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To My Debt

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

Dear Debt. I thought I’d take some time to let you know that I’m still aware that you are there.  I know it must seem like I’ve been ignoring you, with my minimum payments and most days it seems like … Continue reading →

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i Don’t Need It

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

Today while out and about, I found myself near the Eaton Centre in Toronto and decided to pop in to the Apple Store and see what  all the hoopla is about the iPad. I’ve been avoiding that particular corner of … Continue reading →

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If you build it

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

They will come. That is all. And, that my friends is how writing for the web works. Write some stuff. Tell other people about your stuff. (get links). Wait a bit, and watch what happens. While your’re waiting….write more stuff. … Continue reading →

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Betty White?

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

I have no idea why this ad showed up on my site. I  can only guess that it has to do with life insurance so  in Google’s  mind, this somehow relates to the content on the site here as I … Continue reading →

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I’m Rich!

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

Well, OK maybe not, but it makes for a nice headline, no?  :) Today in the mail, I got an envelope from the feds, and was pleasantly surprised to see a $100 cheque there for me.  This is due to … Continue reading →

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What does Frugality Mean To You?

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

There was a time when I thought being frugal was, well, a fancy word for cheap. But now that I’m older and wiser, (older, anyway). I’m coming around  to the world of frugal. Just like 40 is the new 30, … Continue reading →

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