If you see as many movies as I do, you've been a member of the AMC Stubs program forever. Even the lowest tier gives you a rebate of 10% off your ticket prices (and sometimes more), a preferred line to get your snacks. Recently they've made the $5 ticket price on Tuesday that was previously … Continue reading Do you see every good new movie that comes out? Do you have an AMC theatre nearby? Sign up for AMC Stubs A*List
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Waiting to start Social Security isn’t for everyone — Motley Fool’s take
When I became eligible to receive Social Security benefits, I went thru many of same factors as in this Motley Fool article. Three factors pushed me to start fairly early and another subsequently confirmed that initial decision: My aggregate benefits will be higher by beginning earlier unless I survive past age 83. Yes, people live … Continue reading Waiting to start Social Security isn’t for everyone — Motley Fool’s take
Amazon Kindle deals on non-fiction often require work — and never forget the deals will change
Update as of September 22, 2018: Tonight this group of non-fiction books was expanded (by 600% so far) and emphasized as a Kindle option. My guess is that they tested the concept with a small group and have decided to let it rip after seeing the response. Bravo. Just hope it doesn't lose its focus. … Continue reading Amazon Kindle deals on non-fiction often require work — and never forget the deals will change
Save money, preserve taste and quality, don’t refrigerate these items (ever)
Food is getting increasingly expensive as the lack of labor to pick produce and the increasing temperatures work together to raise the cost and (in some cases) decrease availability. It's never been a great idea to waste food, but now you'll see it on your food bill if you do. [Reminder: items in refrigerators should … Continue reading Save money, preserve taste and quality, don’t refrigerate these items (ever)
Amazon Prime may now make sense for those on Medicaid – reduced monthly rate plus Amazon discounts
http://time.com/money/5189464/amazon-prime-discount-medicaid-ebt-card-food-stamps/ Amazon Prime Membership Just Became Cheaper for Millions of People By BRAD TUTTLE March 7, 2018 Amazon Prime memberships are now available at the special price of $5.99 per month for tens of millions of American consumers. Prime subscriptions normally cost $12.99 per month, or $99 per year, but Amazon just announced it will give … Continue reading Amazon Prime may now make sense for those on Medicaid – reduced monthly rate plus Amazon discounts
Why not think before buying the new, big, expensive geegaw?
Sometimes the trick is to recognize when you're happy and Stop There. Naomi Klein and others have written persuasively about the need to look to each other and to experiences (rather than consumption) for happiness. This new doctor's list of why he regrets moving up into a huge house could apply to almost any sort … Continue reading Why not think before buying the new, big, expensive geegaw?
Why invest your retirement savings in real estate whose value is certain to decrease?
My friends who are planning to retire to Florida or to places like Las Vegas or the dryer parts of California simply confound me. Global warming and climate change are already here. This article from Axios addresses the fairly narrow point that land bought in areas subject to flooding (or I would add, subject to … Continue reading Why invest your retirement savings in real estate whose value is certain to decrease?
New feature on many credit cards — turn it off for up to a week
Given the unlimited liability that debit card holders bear for unreported losses, this feature seems to have been a long time coming, but I am suitably grateful -- or I would be, if I had a debit card. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/misplace-your-credit-or-debit-card-just-turn-it-while-n902266 Misplace your credit or debit card? Just turn it off for a while "It’s way better … Continue reading New feature on many credit cards — turn it off for up to a week
“Dumb Money” by Daniel Gross (books that matter to me)
Daniel Gross of Newsweek wrote a book "Dumb Money" in 2009 just after the financial collapse that didn't get much attention -- perhaps it was largely descriptive of the structure and facts of the situation rather than assigning blame. From a personal perspective, I was fortunate enough to receive a very quick education on the … Continue reading “Dumb Money” by Daniel Gross (books that matter to me)
If you are somehow running out of reading material, here are places to get more free
For unknown reasons, almost all of the photos do not copy well. If you need them, here's the click-thru. https://mashable.com/article/free-ebooks/ 11 places for thrifty bookworms to download free e-books Looking for free e-books, digital bookworms? We have you covered. IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK / GECKO STUDIO BY KYLI SINGH, August 28, 2018, updating original 2014 article Looking … Continue reading If you are somehow running out of reading material, here are places to get more free
Lots of ways to save on Amazon
I swear by CamelCamelCamel to watch price changes and Subscribe and Save (which I modify with every shipment) to order common household items at a 15% discount. I also have an Amazon credit card which saves me hundreds of dollars a year. http://time.com/money/5361017/amazon-save-money-deals-discounts-prime/ This Genius Hack Will Save You Money on Amazon — Every Time … Continue reading Lots of ways to save on Amazon
Michelle Singletary at WA Post about finances for seniors
Retired and broke: Bankruptcy filings surging for seniors Mark Molnar cleans a restroom in an RV park in Trenton, Maine. Molnar and his wife, Joanne, are "workampers," mainly retirement-age couples who work seasonal jobs at RV parks and camping parks for minimum or relatively low wages during the summer months. (Photo Linda Davidson/The Washington Post) … Continue reading Michelle Singletary at WA Post about finances for seniors
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