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Cutting Your Cable, Internet or Phone Bill

Bobby — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:31:57 +0000

Rising competition has meant that packages for phone, internet and cable are cheaper than ever. Additionally, these companies have spent so much money to acquire new customers that they will go to great lengths to keep you. If your plan … Continue reading →

The Golden Rule for Extended Warranties

Bobby — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:40:22 +0000

In general, extended warranties don’t make a lot of sense. Retailers push these warranties very hard because they are their single most profitable item. Many stores even give their employees commissions on them. It’s kind of like gambling, both you … Continue reading →

Phil&Teds Dash Double Stroller Review

Bobby — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:43:57 +0000

I had a lot of requests asking me to review the Phil & Teds Dash Double Stroller, the latest addition to the Phil&Teds line up of in-line buggies. If you are new to Phil & Teds in-line strollers, I suggest … Continue reading →

Updated Maclaren Techno XT Review

Bobby — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:53:27 +0000

The tried and true Maclaren Techno has been a mainstay for many parents both in the US and abroad for over a decade. It had been about four years since I did my last review of the Techno and even … Continue reading →

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors? What is Swing Set Protocol?

Bobby — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:01:47 +0000

Recently, we ran into a situation that I am sure is common across America. We have a swing set and our neighbors don’t. When we first put it in, our neighbors behind us (whom we don’t know very well) came … Continue reading →

Beware of Reputation Lag: Dell and Hyundia are Examples

Bobby — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:03:48 +0000

Beware the perils of Reputation Lag! Too often, companies continue to be perceived by how they used to make products, provide customer service, etc., regardless of the current reality. Consider Dell and Hyundai, companies at two ends of the reputation … Continue reading →

Cutting Your Cable Internet and Phone Bill

Bobby — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:06:24 +0000

If you haven’t noticed from your junk mail, there is a lot of competition these days for your phone, internet and television business as the lines blur between the companies that offer these services. Additionally, these companies have spent so … Continue reading →

Cheap Airline Tickets with Yapta

Bobby — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:36:39 +0000

Yapta is a very cool new website tracks fluctuations in airline ticket prices, similar to a stock ticker and notifies you when a ticket you have already purchased or are interested in buying drops in price, so you can get … Continue reading →

Reduce Junk Mail for the Holidays

Bobby — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:24:49 +0000

Reduce Your Junk Mail in Time for the Holidays If you are frustrated by all the junk mail that you receive and just throw away, here is a two step remedy which will help reduce your unwanted mail and spare … Continue reading →

The 4 Hour Work Week Book Review – Tim Ferriss

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:56:00 +0000

After having been recommended this Tim Ferris book by about five different people, I decided to finally pick up and copy and it did not disappoint. It actually had a pretty profound impact on me and is one of the … Continue reading →