It’s a fact. An expensive price tag does not always mean better value. How many times have you spent money on a so-called expensive item only to realise that it’s faulty and so not worth the money that you spent on it? I remember I bought my mother a brand name bag. In less than… Read More »An Expensive Price Tag Does Not Always Mean Better Value
On the 2nd March 2012, Odd Cents will be six months old, and to celebrate, I’m having an anniversary giveaway!!! In early January I made a post on the Yakezie forums asking for suggestions on some blog giveaways. I got some great ideas and immediately made a decision to tackle one of them. One of… Read More »“The Wealthy Barber” – Review and Anniversary Giveaway
This post, Saving on Travelling and Having Fund Getting There was written by Bryan over at Pinch that Penny as a part of Yakezie Blog Swap 17. To travel frugally tends to be a difficult thing to do. From over-paying on airfare or hotels, to eating lavish meals out, to feeling like your trip needs to be… Read More »Saving on Travelling and Having Fun Getting There
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I know that people will be going all out with chocolates, teddy bears and roses. The red and white is already making me feel nauseous, but I’ll put that behind me as I write this post. I’m not a Scrooge, but I think that you should be showing your… Read More »Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
I’m an avid saver. If I get a dollar, I aim to save at least half of it. But lately, my savings have dropped considerably. This is not because I’ve been spending like a maniac, but simply because the prices of goods and services are rising, and my salary is going nowhere. No matter how… Read More »We Can’t Do It On Our Own
I was watching an episode of Property Virgins on HGTV, and this particular couple was looking to buy a home. I can’t remember what their initial budget was, but the husband was willing to max out the budget, whilst the wife was more comfortable with staying way under it. The husband in reinforcing his point… Read More »The Reason Why We Make Money is To Spend It
Picture this: The company that you work with decides that since times are so hard, they will introduce a 10% pay cut initiative and cut everyone’s salary by 10%. The managers claim that this is the only way to keep the company afloat and avoid layoffs. They have also claimed that salaries is one of… Read More »Would You Take a 10% Pay Cut?
When I first started blogging, making money was not at the forefront of my mind. It was at the back of my brain just chilling. But then I found this link on Budgets are Sexy and I thought “Why not?”. I think it’s “doable”. Edward Antrobus launched the $3K Challenge in January 2012 and I joined! The… Read More »I Joined the $3K Challenge