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WWYD: Run through your money or plan a respectful death
'œThis is what I've planned all along,' '“ Jack Kevorkian When I interviewed Susie Bright, the well-known author and sexpert for our Ten Money Questions series, she opened up about…
WWYD: Put Up With Lousy Service or Take Your Business Elsewhere?
These days stellar customer service seems few and far between. Even companies with "good" customer service are often more like "acceptable". While I don't believe the customer is always right,…
WWYD: Indulge, Nibble or Shun Office Gossip?
Whenever someone gives me guff about reading trashy gossip columns, my response is always, 'œWell, how are they any different from talking about your co-workers?' The usual responses are 1)…
WWYD: Pay Cash to Get a Discount
'œThe United States has a system of taxation by confession.' '“ Hugo Black The ethicists at Money Magazine put together a 15-question survey to see how readers stack up when…
WWYD: Buy or Read in the Store?
As I tighten the budget around my house in ways that don't affect any measurable means of enjoyment yet result in saving money, I've been thinking about some of my…
WWYD: Sponsoring Friends in Charity Events
'œA society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity.' '“ Ralph Nader I've sponsored several friends over the years to pedal in the AIDS Ride or…
WWYD: Stay In Town, Go Away or Do Nothing for Long Weekends?
Zac and I recently took advantage of a rare moment of serenity for our crowded city. Many San Franciscans flocked to Burning Man, and a major bridge was shut down…
WWYD: Speak Now, Or Forever Hold Your Peace?
Forbes estimates that the average cost of a wedding is $28,000. The average cost of a divorce ranges from $15,000 to $30,000. There are no figures for the LGBT community…
WWYD: Repair, Upgrade, or Buy New?
The last two days have offered me several opportunities to meditate upon the question - when something isn't working as it should do you sink the money into repair or…
WWYD: Earmark Your Tax Dollars
I remember one of my first conversations with a friend, who quickly became a client. She told me "Honey, I don't mind paying my taxes. It goes toward our maintaining…