Author Archives: Allison - Page 4
Renting Your Vacation Home
Are you one of the lucky people who own a vacation home? With the current economy, you may find yourself strapped for cash. Consider renting your getaway spot for extra…
Lesbian Couple vs. Countrywide Home Loans
Oh how mainstream media fails us. Here's a story that you probably haven't heard. A lesbian couple in New York who filed a federal law suit against Countrywide Home Loans.…
Yellow and blue make green
Ad campaigns have a funny way of sticking in our minds. Even the simplest slogan can reverberate in our lives longer than we wish. Although I was very young when…
Lemonade Stand
June gloom seemed to set in. The first few days of the month were overcast, cool and foggy here in the Bay Area. But yesterday and today, simply gorgeous! In…
Sleeping with Money: Self-Employment
I am excited to share my first contribution to the Sleeping with Money series and hope you enjoy the article. I have alluded to my relationship briefly in past articles.…
Wardrobe Refashioning
Perhaps it's because the weather is so beautiful. Perhaps it's because vegetables are sprouting in our garden. Whatever the reason, I've been feeling creative. While surfing the internet one day,…
Devaluing Money
Wikipedia defines devaluation as "an official lowering of the value of a country's currency within a fixed exchange rate system." If you pay attention to the US mint, you'll notice…
Postage Rate Increase
In the course of my business, I find myself using the United States Postal Service frequently and established an account with They offer the convenience of printing postage (including special…
Bank of America Offers Free Museum Admissions
As summertime approaches, we will be inundated with free activities in which to participate. From parades and neighborhood picnics to outdoor summer concerts and local theater, you'll start to hear…
Change Saving Experiment
One of my guilty pleasures is a subscription to Better Homes & Gardens magazine. I get hours of pleasure for less than one dollar a month ($22 for a 2…