Ten Money Questions for Jennifer Corday
Jennifer Corday is worthy of her one-name moniker. Known to many as merely Corday, she's a Southern Cal rocker with nationwide appeal. Her recently released record, Superhero, is a colorful…
Are You Ever too Old to Get Money from Relatives?
As a kid, money was my favorite present; preferably cash since I could go out and use it immediately. I could never leave a store with any money left over,…
Personal finance recommendations for new or recent graduates
LinkedIn has a Question and Answer board where I recently asked the question: My question is whether anybody out there has personal finance recommendations for new or recent graduates. I'm…
The Cost of Going Green
With all the Earth Day events this past week, the topic of making green choices is all over the news. The benefits of going green are numerous, but can you…
Vacation Homes 2008: sunny forecast for those considering a getaway property
This is a guest post from Jeff Hammerberg, the founder of , the largest company in the nation representing the rights of queer home buyers and sellers. These are his…
Reducing Pet Costs: DIY Pet Toys + Accessories
I might as well come out and admit it: I LOVE shopping. Like the stereotypical femme, my ideal afternoon comprises of shopping, shopping and shopping, with maybe a spa treatment…
The Bliss Chronicles: On Foggy Path, Gaze Inward Leads to Clearer Conditions
No career transition is easy, though some are more manageable depending on circumstances. I'm lucky to have a supportive partner and a fairly stable financial situation. I don't take these…
Two-income families are better off financially. Are they happier too?
We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less…
When Does a Financial Advisor Make Sense?
I received this email yesterday, from a financial advisor at the local branch of Merrill Lynch. Hi Jan, Hoping that it's okay to write since I came upon your name…
Rainy Days and Kids Sometimes Get Me Down: 5 Cheap and Fun Rainy Day Projects
It's raining here in DC. It rained yesterday. And I'll bet it will rain tomorrow. My one-year-old is going stir-crazy; usually, we spend as much of the day outdoors as…