I do my best to support local businesses, but some of them make it damn hard. I either get reamed on the price and/or horrible customer service. I do expect some price premium for the convenience of a local business. Recent example: tried to get a tire patched locally. Their price: $36/tire & couldn’t promise…

People who recently retired during the recession understand this all too well. Great advice for all of us as we’re earning our way toward retirement.