Author Archives: ~Dawn - Page 11
The High Cost of Materialism
Lao Zsu- Chase after the money and security And your heart will never unclench Care about people's approval And you will be their prisoner. Do your Work, then step back…
Are You Too Frugal?
Don't you find it interesting that when you say you are trying to be frugal, you get some of the strangest looks, well it's not for everyone, however, are you…
Insurance: Saving and Spending
I am someone who does not like to call and talk on the phone to companies, mostly because I hate phone trees, but Surfgirl has been after me to find…
Car Winterizing: Inside and Out
It's that time of year here in the snowy states, in which you will find people who either hate it or love it. But that doesn't matter if you aren't…
Partners and Money Attitudes
My partner, Surfgirl, and I come from quite different backgrounds. She came from a home that had a nanny/housekeeper and even rode to school in a limo for a time.…
NOW is a Good Time to Save
You are either a saver or a spender. At times we are both but we will gravitate to one direction most of the time. Of course, if you are more…
Queercents and Gay and Lesbian Finances
What does sexual orientation have to do with personal finance? This was a question I was asked recently and not the first time either. I thought I would explain in…
Record Number of Gay Friendly Companies
"A record number of companies are trying to be gay-friendly, according to a survey released on Tuesday showing a growing number offering benefits and protections to gay and lesbian employees…
Keeping Spiders at Bay, Naturally
Surfgirl is allergic to spiders and spotting one by either of us, puts me on a mission to destroy, but we don't use chemicals, especially since we have a dog…
Finding the Value
"You don't measure your self-worth by your net worth." ~Rick Warren Writer/Pastor One of the few times I actually agree with this man. I was recently reading Time Magazines cover…