The 10 Most Expensive iPhone Apps of 2010

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I don’t think I’m alone when I say that I hate paying for iPhone apps.  I know it doesn’t make much sense, but I reflexively think all my digital content should be free.  I even struggled to pay $.99 for the Angry Birds app—which I admit now, was well worth the cost. My illogical loathing [...]

Would You Rather Earn More or Spend Less?

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Here’s a hypothetical personal finance question for you: Would you rather work more hours to support a lavish lifestyle, or adopt a more frugal lifestyle that requires less time trying to make money? Granted, there could be many things to consider when coming to an answer for a philosophical question like this. But if you [...]

Superbowl XLV Commerical Costs

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Super Bowl XLV, which will take place on February 6, 2011 in Dallas, Texas will be a big event, not just for the game but for the much anticipated commercials. Super Bowl ads have become infamous for packing a big punch and are one of the most beloved aspects of the big game. The Super [...]

Westlake Texas and the Richest Cities in America

Jonas House

Photo: Jonas Brothers’ Westlake Home I recently passed through Austin, Texas on a road trip from California to North Carolina. Many of the suburbs surrounding the city were impressive in their beauty and wealth.  None, however, can rival the town of Westlake, Texas in terms of the affluence of its inhabitants. This Dallas suburb, with [...]

How To Find the Right Contractor

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In today’s “Do-it-Yourself (DIY)” age, we are often fooled into thinking there is no project too difficult to handle. Even if you’re a hardcore DIYer, chances are that you’ll eventually stumble across a project for which require professional help. In this case, you’ll need to hire a contractor to help you complete your project. There [...]

Eating Healthy Is No Cheap Task

Healthy Eating

I wouldn’t consider myself a health nut by any stretch of the imagination.  In fact, up until the point I graduated college, I would have to categorize myself as anti-healthy.  Even though I was extremely active and played tennis, baseball and golf throughout high-school and college, it was the food that I liked to eat [...]

Ultimate Frugality 101: Fast Food Value Meals

Fast Food

Ask any kid what they’re favorite subject in school is and 90% of them will say recess or gym.  Ask those very same students what they’re most hated subject is and 99% of them will say mathematics.  You see, mathematics can take a great deal of thinking and when you’re just a kid, the last [...]

The DoughRoller Weekly RoundUp (American Airlines Flying Solo Edition)

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Sometimes in business, advertising your product is just too darn expensive and it would appear American Airlines has just come to that conclusion.  Earlier this week, the airline decided to cut ties with Expedia.com and Orbitz.com, two of the largest online travel comparison websites because the commissions they paid for each booked ticket was just [...]

Nothing In Life is Free – Except for These Things!

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There’s no doubt that the holiday time will leave most of us with a noticeable hole in our wallets. Accordingly, as we start the New Year and the economy continues to remain sluggish, many of us will be searching out the best bargains we can find. Have no fear! It’s possible to get more than [...]