Archives for Opinion - Page 8
Shame in Finance
In finance, there's always something to be ashamed of. If you live frugally, you have to reckon with turning down invitations and living with fewer or worn possessions; if your…
Why I Hate Federal Taxes
The other day on Sirius satellite radio, Howard Stern was complaining about the fact that the merger between XM and Sirius has not yet been approved by US government regulators.…
How Can Social Responsibility Be Made More Affordable?
Many of us want to save the world in some way. That's why we volunteer, support causes, donate to charity, fundraise, etc. We make our strongest efforts for the issues…
Could the Stimulus Package Hurt You?
The US government has been moving fairly quickly to pass some form of stimulus package to try to head off a recession. The stimulus package would basically amount to mailing…
Would You Give Up Your Favorite Tax Deduction?
I received my W-2 yesterday and sat down to do my taxes. Every year, I get frustrated with the US federal tax system all over again. It's maddening to try…
Dr. Martin Luther King Day Personal Finance Connections
At Treading Together we often work with diversity and multiculturalism. Many of our events or programs revolve around holidays such as today, Black History Month in February, or Women's History…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Now with Oxycontin!
So, I got my wisdom teeth taken out on Friday morning. So far so good. Best hack? Put ice packs in the cups of a bra and strap it around…
The Postal Service wants to Break Your Windows
State lawmakers in Colorado are considering a bill to establish a do-not-mail list. The Denver Channel reports: Rep. Sara Gagliardi (D-Arvada) said her measure would allow fines against companies that…
How Much Is Your Time Worth?
Time is money. Right? A lot of personal finance and productivity bloggers are proponents of quantifying time by some formula related to your income, and judging the value of tasks…
Shopping is as Shoppers do
You can dispute over and over whether Costco or Sam's Club is better until you are blue in the face. But, I think shopping at those warehouses has a little…