Clicking Without Consuming: Five Parenting Sites That Hawk Information Instead of Junk
One of the best things about the Internet is that it's free, at least for the user. Yet so many of the sites directed towards parents--not to mention kids-- are…
Your Money at Work on the Shifting Careers blog at NYTimes.com
'œNothing so conclusively proves a man's ability to lead others as what he does from day to day to lead himself.' '“ Thomas J. Watson Marci Alboher, the Shifting Careers…
A Summer of Money Misery
It's a little difficult to write about money when your finances are in a shambles. Which is to say: hi! I'm back. I have no more savings, but no new…
Price & Value: Store Brands vs. Name Brands
I have to say that for me, what determines the buying of store or name brand are two fold: 1. I consider price - this would include any coupons that…
The Mommy Economy: A Review of The Feminine Mistake
'œMotherhood is a state of being, not a job description.' '“ Sara Nelson When I announced to one of my sisters that Jeanine and I plan to work full time…
Self-Employment Taxes – Things You Must Know
If you are already self-employed or just launching out on your own, taxes can be one of the most intimidating items, especially if all you've previously known is a simply…
Ten Money Questions for Anne Stockwell
Most recently, Anne Stockwell ruled gay LA as the Editor in Chief of The Advocate. She's also one of the founders of Anne is a talented writer with a side…
Our money is as good as everyone else’s money
We've all had it happen to us. You're in a store or restaurant and you see the bemused stare, the two clerks across the room looking at you, whispering and…
Economy Is Down But Booze Sales are Up
Are people simply drinking their way through the uncertain economy? My recent weekend trip to a wine and spirits superstore would lead you to believe they are. As I walked…
Gen Y Finances: Visualizing Your Spending With Technology
Once you've started saving money, one of the best ways you can follow through is by tracking compulsively: what you're making, what you're spending and how you're spending it. Of…