Cutting back to attain your financial goals.
I was reading through the 10 Diets You Probably Want to Avoid and beyond the odd ones where a danish author was forced to eat his book and an automobile…
Does church make you a better employee? Optimism & putting in an honest day’s work.
'œMy mind is my own church.' '“ Thomas Paine Last week, Penelope Trunk, my favorite career authority, wrote a post providing 4 tips that will improve productivity at work. Number…
Neworking – It’s Not What You Think
I have to say years ago when a colleague kept pushing me to network more I was so resistant. Even though I didn't like the jobs or career I was…
Ten Money Questions for Andrew Tobias
Andrew Tobias lives and breathes money. He's the author of The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need, the well-known manual that puts in plain words how to hold on to…
News Bites: $2.99 gas for 3 years, courtesy of Chrysler
Chrysler's latest incentive to reverse faltering car sales is fascinating. Car and Driver reports (via Yahoo!) that Chrysler will guarantee $ gas to customers who purchase a new Dodge, Jeep…
Got kids? Are You Legally Protected?
Sometimes I think if I am confused and concerned by what little legal protections are available to me and my partner, I can only imagine how stressful it must be…
Is there ever a good reason to cash in your 401(k)? A thrifty sister weighs in on debt.
Martinique Miller lives in Chicago with her partner and works at a University. Like most grad school graduates, she has student loan debt that she's trying to chip away at…
The Bliss Chronicles: Staying Focused To Complete a Career Transition
As I'm sailing toward finals week in school, I figured this is a good time to wrap up my Bliss Chronicles series. Soon I'll have lots of time on my…
Why are hotel rooms so expensive? The search for a $200/night boutique experience.
'œWealth buys leisure, but not wisdom.' '“ William George Plunkett So last weekend it was my birthday. Sound the trumpets! Actually, they sounded last year when I turned forty. Since…
Pink & Green Parenting: Good News on the Pink (Onesies), Bad News on the Green (BPA Bottles)
Here are a few updates that might be useful to those of you who have been reading this column. In a previous post, I expressed my angst about having purchased…