One thing that I can't stand in this newly electronic world are "convenience" fees. For years the encouragement has been to use debit and credit cards more frequently (for safety, ease of use, etc.), but now there are businesses that want to charge extra for that convenience. Similar to how ATM fees over time began to sky rocket...

This year I decided to forego my normal Super Bowl ritual of chicken wings, pizza, nachos, and Bud Light. Why any warm-blooded American would go without those most basic of food groups is surely perplexing, but I swear I do have a good reason for it. You see, this year I had the opportunity to be part of the on-the-field crowd during the Super Bowl halftime show...

Many of you will probably disagree with my assertion of Pop Tarts being the best breakfast choice, but most of you will probably be more shocked by how I came to that conclusion. I could go on and on about how Pop Tarts are a great breakfast fix for the 21st century on-the-go lifestyle, or that I prefer them over cereal because...

There has been much ballyhoo over the current housing slump. While it's easy to blame it on the economy, or the mortgage companies' lending practices, the truth isn't quite that simple. The problem is, even with a so-called housing slump, housing costs are still over-inflated compared to...

I shop at Wal-Mart, I'm sure just about everyone does from time to time, whether they like to admit it or not. For the most part, I like the store, as their prices and large array of inventory makes shopping there an easy decision. That being said, as the title of this article would indicate, I do have a gripe...