The Silver Lining in the Recession, Part 2
August 19, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under family, financial matters, money saving idea
Yesterday, I took a different spin on this whole recession thing. I told you that this recession has brought some good to us. Americans are finally spending less, saving more, and finding more ways to cut back and be content with what they have. It wasn’t too long ago that we were spending more than we made and not saving anything. I think this whole saving money thing is pretty fantastic news!
After some thinking, I realize there are more positives to the recession. Another plus is that we’re eating out less. We seem to be known for our lack of …read more
EBay Motor Sellers Beware!
June 16, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under automotive
Last week, my husband listed his motorcycle on ebay. The high bidder emailed to say that he bought another motorcycle and wouldn’t be able to buy my husband’s. My husband reminded the buyer that as a bidder he was under contract to purchase the bike.
After several emails, the buyer finally agreed to come and look at the bike. In a “nice way” he said that he would drive 2 1/2 hours to look at the bike, but if anything was different than described, my husband should be prepared to pay him for his time and that he would receive negative feedback …read more
