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Archive for the 'Living' Category

Update: The Unreliable MusiciansFriend.com

For the past month I have been trying to order an amp for my guitar. I was referred to visit musiciansfriend.com to check out their deals. The prices looked really competitive and everything sounded great. I placed an order for an amp that was out of stock but would be “available” in a week. Musicians Friend proceeded to charge my credit card for the amp, leading me to believe it was in stock and being processed. A few days later (Read the article)

The Big Payoff

Almost two weeks ago I closed on my first house. It’s fun, exciting, and also the subject of a few other blog entries. But thats not all! Here I am just two weeks later, getting ready to close on a deal for a new car (new to me anyway). At this point most friends and family think I’m crazy. Here’s how I know that’s not the case. (Read the article)

Sorry Cable Companies…

As I prepare to move into my new house I am forced to deal with all kinds of services: Utilities, Internet, Cable, etc. In the interest of saving some money I am going to decline cable TV service and see how it goes. Here is a list of just a few of the other things I have to fill the void left by cable TV.

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