Aug

4

Airline Miles Depreciation - Fuel Surcharge

August 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

At the end of June, Delta Airlines informed me that:
Escalating fuel prices continue to impact our world economy, everyday life and the airline industry. Due to continued, unprecedented fuel costs, we will add the following fuel surcharge to Award Tickets originating from the U.S. and Canada, effective August 15, 2008:

$25 for Award Travel between the [...]

Jun

24

IRS Miles Finally Starting to Catch Up - 58.5 cents

June 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

It seems that the IRS finally recognized that gas is having a major impact on business finances.  The mileage deduction was increased to 58.5 cents per mile. 
This is also a ver interesting reminder of what costs to drive.  The mileage deduction is not a gift from Uncle Sam, it is a reality check.  Between vehicle [...]

May

2

$5 Gas? We Asked For It.

May 2, 2008 | 1 Comment

Back when I was a kid, I read in a school textbook that we only had about 20 years more of oil. They where wrong. But at the same time, they pointed out one fact: Oil was getting scarcer, and scarce things tend to cost more — especially if people start using more of them.
We [...]

Mar

22

Supply Expenses: Gillete Razor Blades

March 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I recently started shaving my head. It will be the look for 2008. At the same time I started using the now popular HeadBlade system.  I did noticed that the triple blade one (I think they call it Sport) uses clones of a very popular blade:  The Gillette Sensor.  As it happens, Gillete Sensor was [...]

Mar

4

I Want Expensive Gas!

March 4, 2008 | 3 Comments

(Ironic article, a bit severe…  somewhat fun, somewhat true). 
Yes, that is right, I want expensive Gasoline.  Bring it on!!  But I do not want $3 or $4.  I want $10 per gallon or some other outrageous number.  I want the government to put a greater tax on the gasoline gallon purchased by the consumer.  I want [...]

Mar

3

Real Estate Tax: Won Battle #1 : This is not finished

March 3, 2008 | 2 Comments

Last month we had to abate (appeal) the Real Estate Tax Assessment the town had placed upon one of our rental properties. We got $25,000 shaved off the assessed value. We still think the town is over-assessing the property by $25,000. At a 1.2% rate, we are talking about $300 we will [...]

Feb

24

My Cash Donations: USO and AMC, Servicepeople and Outdoors

February 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I do not donate too much money in cash.  For a long time the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) was the only steady donation.  Today I added one to my steady list (at least for the duration of their current engagement), the United Service Organizations (USO).
Reasons for choosing them:

Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) - They do provide [...]

Feb

20

When to Tip? Who to Tip? What to do when in doubt?

February 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

Most people seem to agree to tip waitress. Many suggest tipping barbers/hairdressers, bell boys, hotel housekeeping staff, the mailman, taxi drivers, pizza delivery, people who pick up trash at the curbside, and the list goes on. People differ in opinions and cite different reasons for tipping or no tipping. Even receivers differ. [...]

Feb

20

Tipping Cash? Tipping Credit Card?

February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I have heard many people suggest that you should always leave your waitress tips in cash, as opposed to by credit card. This has been the topic of many after-dinner discussions while deciding how to split the check and what is the right amount to tip. For some people it is not a matter of [...]

Feb

14

Teen Prepaid Cards : The New Marlborough Man? Or a Budgeting Tool?

February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment

A common new trend is the Teen Prepaid Card: a card is pre-paid, and a portrayed as a good substitute to an allowance. I think it is useful if used with caution. It is a time-bomb if used without it.
First the pros: Your kid doesn’t has to carry cash, you can transfer [...]

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