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Is Your Gift Card Worthless Because the Company Went Bankrupt?
What do you do when the company from which you received a gift card goes into bankruptcy? Suddenly your prized gift (and money spent by someone) becomes literally just a…
Long commute causes buyer’s remorse: how gas prices are affecting life in the exurbs.
'œRemorse goes to sleep during a prosperous period and wakes up in adversity.' '“ Jean-Jacques Rousseau Awhile back, a journalist was looking for stories from our readers experiencing buyer's remorse…
Gas prices, the tipping point and tips to save money on gasoline.
'œKilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.' '“ George Carlin About a year ago, the Washington Post conducted a poll finding: The average price…
California counting on money from gay marriage
'œCalifornia is slightly red with respect to economic policy, and slightly blue with regard to social policy.' '“ Gavin Newsom As the California Supreme Court's decision becomes final today at…
Is your long commute giving you buyer’s remorse?
I know a reporter looking for a few sources to interview. Did you buy a house in the exurbs when gas was 3 bucks a gallon and now it's over…
My Bet on Crude: $150 per barrel
With the worlds population at billion people, and the at 302 million (that's of the worlds population), and with the United States consumers guzzling roughly 14% (13 million barrels a…
Be green, healthy and rich by giving up on your car
I've noticed in the past few years that saving money, staying fit, and being green seem to walk hand-in-hand like a three-way relationship that actually works. One of the simplest…
Fire Up the Grill and Open Your Wallet
It's the official start of summer this weekend with Memorial Day Holiday at least in the US. The unofficial start of backyard grilling and chilling. I know one of my…
Queer Careers: Risky Business in a Slow Economy
It seems like everyone I know is in the middle of a career transition. Or they're contemplating one, or they've completed one. I don't know if this is my age…
Do You Tip Less in a Tough Economy?
Now that the economy is even tighter, gas is obscenely costly, and everything from milk to repair service has shot through the roof will you tip people less in an…