$700 Billion or $7 Trillion: It Makes No Difference
That's right, I said it. It doesn't matter how much money Mr. Paulson, Mr. Bernanke, President Stupid or every member of Congress approves to fill the greed bucket of Wall…
Past Due: Are you behind on your cable bill?
I am going to make a public service announcement to all those whose TV bills are past due. In my line of work, I regularly get contacted about the high…
Are you being tossed by a fiscal storm?
'œA collapse in stock prices certainly would cause a lot of white knuckles on Wall Street. But what effect would it have on the broader economy? If Wall Street crashes,…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: If You See Something Say Something
Now for a bit of shameless promotion: Last night I had the privilege of working for the very talented Mike Daisey, a monologuist who has been described as a "master…
Remember Layaway?
If you are my age or older, my guess is that when I ask the question -- do you remember layaway? -- you can answer yes. Perhaps it seems like…
Ten Money Questions for Eddie Ross
A second season of the hit reality show, Top Design, is back on Bravo with a new group of contestants trying to win $100,000. Eddie Ross is one of a…
Money words & phrases during tonight’s VP debate. BINGO!
Can you say economy? How about bailout? Job creation? Spending? Deficit? Earmarks? These are just a few money words and phrases lined up for Palin Bingo! Play it tonight during…
Revisting Bolthouse: Drink those protein smoothies!
In yesterday's post regarding Bolthouse, I speculated on whether to continue to buy Bolthouse beverages. While I did note that William Bolthouse was not making a donation on behalf of…
Ask the Readers: Keep Buying Bolthouse?
As you may have remembered from my first ever post way back when, consumer consciousness is an area of interest of mine. There are all sorts of different reasons people…
DonorsChoose Challenge: The Power of Your Unique Perspective
No matter how you might slice it, your unique perspective is what makes you YOU. Many women spend their whole lives trying to diminish its light, cram it to "fit"…