When I see something like the ad below, the first thing I want to do is convert it to present dollars:The Duffer Coat, 1960: (click to enlarge)Source:Yale Daily News - 11/9/60Fortunately, this is really easy to do using a tool from MeasuringWorth.com. This coat costing $29.95 in 1960 would cost $227.00 today. Even more fun … Continue reading Keeping costs in perspective

I wish I'd seen this advice years ago:Be Overdressed:Forget the old saying that it is wrong to be overdressed. That adage was promulgated before sweats and trainers became the lowest common denominator and denim the trouser for better occasions.Now it would be too much to wear a suit when everyone else is in cut-offs and … Continue reading Be Overdressed