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Republic Wireless Graduates from Beta and Offers the Moto X

November 11th, 2013 | 22 Comments

Republic Wireless Graduates from Beta and Offers the Moto X

Over a year ago when I was looking for a new cell phone I heard about Republic Wireless, a company trying to offer something new in the cellular market. The main premise of Republic Wireless’s business model is that there are wireless networks all around us (especially at home and work) and we should be taking advantage of them. Most businesses these days use voice over IP (VoIP) for their telephone needs. When cell phones … Read entire article »

Filed under: frugality, spending

Frugality in Moderation

June 11th, 2012 | 19 Comments

Frugality in Moderation

Most of the time I consider being frugal a virtue. Emily and I strive to live within our grad student means, so that necessitates cutting some frills from our lives. However, we need to be careful not to take this too far. There was a time in college when my friends and I moved from frugal to cheap that caused a great deal of tension within the group. In retrospect the whole incident was silly, … Read entire article »

Filed under: food, frugality

I Will Not Accept Your “Exciting” Rewards

March 9th, 2012 | 25 Comments

I Will Not Accept Your “Exciting” Rewards

When I started graduate school and was on my own for the first time I decided it would be useful to have a credit card. I searched around and chose the BP Chase Visa rewards card because 1) there are BP gas stations everywhere in Durham, 2) the card was very positively reviewed, and 3) the cash back rewards were the best I could find for my needs. The card offered 5% back on gas, … Read entire article »

Filed under: credit cards