Author Archives: Elizabeth - Page 12
Gen Y Finances: Are CDs Worth It?
Last week I compared CDs to online savings accounts and pointed out that the interest rates on CDs at brick and mortar banks are about the same as the interest…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Happiness in Every Day
At long last, the weekend is here. Time to work on projects, do some cleaning, sleep in, or all of the above. Right on the heels of Ellen and Portia's…
Gen Y Finances: Should You Be Thinking About Internet Banking
From my post on budgets, you would think the answer is yes, and you'd be right. Partly. I certainly wouldn't be the first to point out the most attractive feature…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Olympic Excitement
I will definitely admit to having Olympic fever hardcore. All of my free time has been devoted to watching, and I've even tried to arrange my list of things to…
Gen Y Finances: What To Do When Things Go Wrong: Dealing With NSFs By Redefining A Zero Balance
NSF fees. Also known as Not Sufficient Funds fees, they're the fee that the bank takes out of your account when you try and take out more money than you…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Arts and Crafts
Recently I talked about how to try and save money while going out, but if hitting up clubs and pubs isn't your thing, I love picking up new hobbies as…
Gen Y Finances: Young, Single and On A Budget: Going Out Without Going Broke
Since becoming single again, one of the things I've noticed is that most writers posting on about saving money on evening entertainment celebrate staying in. A night at home may…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Summery Goodness
I love, love, love summer. Biking, rock climbing, and frisbee are bike sources of happiness in my life right now, but the best part is definitely the extended hours of…
Gen Y Finances: What Accounts Are You Setting Up and Where
One of the things my mother always told me about savings is that your money should be working for you. This means that if you have a sizable account balance,…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Heading to Baltimore
I'm about to head off to Maryland to meet with my Dad and help him move into his new apartment. After being given early retirement from his job, he took…