Finding the Best Used Items Online for the Cheapest Price
What are you buying online these days? I do most of my 'œshopping' online usually looking for used. I start by going to Amazon to find out what the current…
Buy Nothing Day: Spend a Day without Spending
It's that special day of the year '“ the day after Thanksgiving! Some call it Black Friday. Others call it Buy Nothing Day: Though rushing to the mall or local…
What Tigger Taught Me About Shopping (And Gift Giving)
Recently I've been reading a great deal, and it's been a wonderful thing to return to. I've found that all too frequently I can't sit down and just read because…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Thanksgiving, Part 3
As I promised last week, I've saved the best part of our Thanksgiving edition of Stretch Your Food Dollar for last . . . the desserts! When the family and…
Don’t Sell Yourself Short
A recent discussion among a group of professional and talented women I know reminded me once again about how important it is that we not sell ourselves short. The conversation…
Happy Recession: Layoffs in the blogosphere
'œBecause your Tumblr and Tweets, while clever, will not pay your bills.' '“ the folks at , creators of TypePad. Big blogs, little blogs, straight blogs, gay blogs'¦ apparently, the…
Surviving Financial Infidelity: Assessing the Damage
The ugly truth was out in the open. My wife had committed financial infidelity, and it was time to assess the damage. 'œHow much do you owe?' I demanded. My…
Getting the “Real Deal” on Grad Programs
Perhaps the most difficult decision in the graduate school application process is the part that's supposed to be the most exhilarating: those late winter/early spring months when the response letters…
What Are Your Plans For Black Friday?
Thanksgiving is almost here! And that typically means the release of big box office hits, like "MILK," and shopping the day after Thanksgiving. Even though I generally love to shop…
Gender, Hormones, and Health Insurance: “We Don’t Cover That!”
Back when I actually had health insurance I used to get these elaborate monthly account statements from my endocrinologist. I could never figure them out. They were page…