Money

Some men know that money is not the most important thing in the world, love is. How wonderful it is to love money then! For every attitude about money there is a flip side. One guy might not think twice about taking a big risk with money while another is convinced that the safest way to double his money is to just fold over the bills in his pocket. On the Gifts for Men Blog, you can get the latest scoop on everything about this green grease that makes our world go round. From stock market shenanigans to crazy celebrity expenditures, you never know what we’re going to report on next. One minute we’re blogging about the future of pork bellies, the next we’re pointing you, whole hog, in the right direction to find the cheapest but best BBQ. And of course, there’s always the emotion, obligation and drama tied to money and gifts.

Has Dad Lost His Wallet? Replace it for Father’s Day

Have you ever lost your wallet? If so, it’s a complete disaster – not just because of cash that will never be seen again, but also the chore of canceling credit, ATM and identification cards. When I lost my wallet last year, perhaps the most painful item to go missing was the customer loyalty card I had at the Burger Barn – just one more stamp and I could have gotten a double-patty gut buster for free. Also, it was sad to say goodbye to that nice leather wallet I had received as a Father’s Day gift several years back, thankfully it was replaced by my wife and kids at the next Father’s Day. Apparently gifts for men who lose things also come with chastising comments – from the kids (talk about tables turned). I remember my teenage son saying that I needed to hook up a nice chain from my belt loop to this new awesome leather wallet – ha! Well, I’m not the only guy, who’s lost his wallet this year-- here are three stories about men who “misplaced” this essential male accessory and were lucky enough to have it returned by a kind stranger later!

"The Rules" of Purchasing Gifts for Men

Yes, there are rules for buying gifts for men, and thankfully it's far easier to buy gifts for him than buying gifts for her. We'd also like to toss in...

A New Low From Higher Intelligence

Guys have brains. Guys also have heads, shoulders, knees, and toes. Most do at least. Some guys have those but don't have other things, like say eyesight or hearing. One...

Buy American?...Now More Than Ever!

I began watching Ford's stock before all of this downward spiraling hullabaloo. I saw it as it dipped below five dollars and I said, "Almost time to buy." On Friday...

Four Figure Bottles of Wine!

Recently the Wall Street Journal Online had an interesting article about the astronomical prices of a newly released 2005 Chateau Latour. They noted that you could buy roughly 170 shares...

Guyville Goes Green

Sure we're a gifts for guys site. But just because we're the leader in personalized gifts for men doesn't mean we can't be concerned, in fact, very concerned for our...

Holiday Buysexuals

Here it is, all of the livestock *cough ahem!* people that were all frisky and so excited to flock to the shops and stores now get to sit on the...

Home Prices Up or Down?

It doesn't really matter what the home prices are today or what you think they might do in a month or six months. History tells us for more than a...

Insure the Goose or the Egg?

Here's a simple question. It's not a trick. If you owned a goose that laid golden eggs, would you insure the eggs or the goose? If you said the goose,...

Last Minute Guy Gifts

It's coming down to the wire now with only a few days left to pick up some gifts. Whether it's been a tough time figuring what to buy or you're...

Marketing Did What With Our Money?

In this wide wide world of products, there will inevitably be something working to get them sold, namely advertising. But like every business, evolution has to occur and advertising works...

Me? You? Him? Who?

New Yooohk f**kin New Yooohk. Mayor Bloomberg, whose fortune is estimated by Forbes at $11.5 billion, was recently a victim of identity theft, yea big whoop. So apparently this guy,...

Money Advice - Get Off The Dime

This is a call to action for all of you guys out there that are not part of the two percent of the millionaires that make up the population of...

Neel Kashkari, Uh...A Little Help Please

Was I the only one who blew out my mouthful of Cheerios when I heard that Neel Kashkari, a former Goldman Sachs executive and merely 35 years old, was to...

Penny Stocks - Friend or Foe?

First of all let me give you the standard disclaimer: Invest at your own risk, based on your own due diligence. My comments are purely my opinion and may change...

Separate Checkbooks for Lasting Marriage

What are the secrets to lasting marriage? We've all been there before. We have all spent countless hours and thousands of dollars looking for that perfect marriage solution to our...

Shopping Myths Debunked

We could go on forever with a shopping myths list of things that confuse good shoppers like yourself, especially in the gifts for men world, but we'll narrow it down...

Southwest Airlines - Making Money

The Los Angeles Times reported that despite massive financial losses and flight cancellations suffered by most major airline carriers, profits are actually up for the bargain carrier. The brain trust...

Tips on Holiday Tipping

Yes, the holidays are a time of giving. Yes, giving is a nice thing to do. And yes, I do give. But me being nice and giving has nothing to...

Where to Invest Your Money

The trends have been going on since before you were born. When the real estate market is in the tank, the stock market is strong. When stocks stink the real...

Will History Repeat?

There are so many opinions out there on the impending collapse, doom and financial failure that it makes you want to pull the covers over your head, drink cocoa and...

Nicolas Cage is a Shopaholic

It's not like he fell from the graces of Hollywood. He made four movies in 2009, and he's got another five lined up for 2010. Sure, you haven't actually gone to a Nic Cage movie since National Treasure, but he still commands a multi-million dollar payout.

Electric Sports Cars for Eco-Friendly Egos

In most guy situations, bigger is better. Bigger office, bigger house, bigger paycheck, bigger boat, bigger personality, just bigger - I think you know where I am going with this. Tossing aside the preconceived notions of bigger comes the little electric sports cars that are becoming an energy-efficient ego-stroker in more ways than one. From the Tesla and the Fisker to the newest electric model from Renault, guys are zipping around to work, on errands and just plain joy-riding in these diminutive yet darn-good-looking cars that don't use a drop of gas (or just a skosh).

Oh, Office Gifts - Oh, Office Gifts

He's been working hard these last 364 days, make Christmas or your winter celebration of choice extra special with some of our extravagant (but not so expensive) office gifts for men. Whether he's got the coveted corner office or still climbing the rungs of the corporate ladder, these practical yet oh-so-posh accoutrements will make any guy look like a baron of business, a titan of technology or an executive of awesomeness. In fact, you can gear up the whole entourage at the office with these executive gifts and sit back and wait for the raise.

Guys, Carry Your Cards With Class

The business card may seem like an inconsequential piece of card stock, a little 2 x 3.5-inch rectangle printed with a corporate logo and a person’s name, title and contact information. In the States, everyone seems to have a business card, from the entry level copy clerk to stay-at-home “domestic engineers”. Over here, we exchange business cards, collect them, jot notes on the back, use ‘em as coffee coasters and bookmarks. But businessmen who travel around the world will find that exchanging business cards abroad can often be a more formal affair. Understanding and following business card etiquette while visiting different foreign countries will help you gain respect and make valuable contacts.

Tips For Guys About Tipping

The act of tipping can often raise a lot of questions and debates; it seems everyone has an opinion about how large or little of a gratuity to leave. While it is widely accepted that 15 to 20% is the norm when tipping the waiter or waitress at a sit-down restaurant, it seems that the exact amount isn’t necessarily tied to performance. Research has shown that tippers tip more from fear of social disapproval than they do for actual good service. Oh, and they tip to “feel good” too, from assuaging guilt over being in a higher economic position or just because the sun is shining.

Magic ATM Grants Gambling Man $1.5 Million to Blow

It’s a case of good luck turned to bad luck turned to even worse luck. A 55-year old Detroit man, Ronald Page, discovered that his Bank of America account had a glitch, he could keep overdrawing his account with a mere $300 balance and the machine would keep granting him money, seemingly unlimited money to the tune of $1.5 million dollars. I mean, when random ATMs start spitting out free cash, who looks a gift horse in the mouth?

Wallet Stuff, How it All Started for Guys

Today, guys carry around wallets packed with all types of stuff including cash, check books, credit cards, identification, photos of loved ones and more. Because a man relies heavily on the use of his wallet, the accessory has been elevated into a status symbol of sorts. A fine leather wallet always makes a thoughtful and generous gift for men and a gift for men that you know they will actually use day in and day out. As an alternative to a wallet, especially if only carrying a few bills, some men prefer to carry a money clip in leather or metal. Whatever your guy gift recipient prefers, make the presentation more interesting and downright historical with these interesting “first” facts about stuff found in a wallet today.

Low-Budget Lotharios Love Fast Food on February 14th

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you may be looking for that special place to wine and dine your sweetie. But if you’re in a bind and on a budget, what’s a guy to do? Many restaurants take advantage of February 14th jack up their prices on everyday entrees or push expensive prix-fixed menus as the only dining option. This practice is highway robbery at best, and certainly no gift for men trying to stay out of the red. Taking her to a steak house will fillet your wallet wide open and the only catch-of-the-day at a snazzy seafood restaurant will be you, poor sucker, as they hook you with the idealistic ambiance and reel you in with gallons of guilt. But if you’re looking for a less-expensive way to celebrate with dinner on this quintessential day of love, you have to think outside the box – err, actually you have to think inside the box this time!

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