Naked With Cash is the year-long series on Consumerism Commentary where seven readers’ households share their financial progress on a monthly basis. I’ve partnered with financial planners who will offer some guidance along the way. Read this introduction to learn more about the series. LastDollar is thirty-three years old, an entrepreneur and single mom with ... Continue reading this article…
4 Types of Retirement: Which Will You Choose?
While every situation is different, there are only a few types of retirement for those of us in the working class. Before I get to the retirement concept, here's… Read more...
Can Tipping Change a Waiter’s Behavior?
A friend of mine once lamented publicly: "When did the standard restaurant tip change from 15 percent to 20?" Sure, I remember paying typically 15 percent for a… Read more...
Working From Home: A Benefit or a Distraction?
Marissa Mayer, the CEO of Yahoo, is looking to improve her company's performance. In a memo from the company's human resources department to all employees, Mayer… Read more...
The Wrong Reason To Become An Entrepreneur
I don't have the statistics pertaining to this, but I have a strong impression that many people dream about starting their own business, and many who do have this… Read more...
Credit Card Checkout Fees Are Here
I'm currently in California, visiting my mother, who as I mentioned in a previous article is in the hospital. While articles this week will likely be slow on Consumerism… Read more...
A New #Cut4Bieber: Justin Bieber’s Prepaid Debit Card
There's apparently a celebrity of some sort called Justin Bieber. I don't know much about him, but I might have heard a song of his one time. He might have been… Read more...

















Luke Landes founded Consumerism Commentary in 2003 and has been building online communities since 1990. Luke, also known as Flexo, has contributed to PC World Magazine, US News, Forbes, and other publications.





