WWYD: Pay Cash to Get a Discount
'œThe United States has a system of taxation by confession.' '“ Hugo Black The ethicists at Money Magazine put together a 15-question survey to see how readers stack up when…
The Golden Rule
The Golden Rule: It appears to me (and I hope I am not alone in this) that many members of our community are playing the wrong game, fighting the wrong…
Femme Economics: Save on Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Oh, how this wannabe housewife loves to write lists. This week in Femme Economics, I have another list of helpful hints that will save your purse and the environment and…
Financial Lessons of Board (Bored) Games
'œYou have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.' '“ Albert Einstein Last Christmas, Trent at The Simple Dollar reviewed…
How to Make a Free To-Do List
I was standing in line at Target recently and while waiting for the lady ahead of me to pay for the 10 packs of bottled water, my eyes dropped down…
Food Budget: Eating on a Shoestring
'œWorries go down better with soup.' '“ Jewish Proverb Back in May, Ben McGrath at The New Yorker wrote about Eric Gioia, a city councilman from Queens and his Food…
Is Anyone Responsible for Your Luggage When You Travel By Air?
I recently got back from a wonderful vacation in Northern California. While I am thankful to say all my luggage and fine California Wines made their way back to Pennsylvania…
Ten Money Questions for Howard Bragman
Howard Bragman knows a bit about fame. He's the colorful founder of Fifteen Minutes, the boutique public relations firm in Los Angeles. His agency specializes in the business of entertainment…
Sleeping With Money: Love in the Time of Cholera
I was hesitant to join in on the Sleeping With Money series. The first things that came to mind when I considered it were not exactly pleasant, so, to the…
Networking and Self-Marketing, Meet the Thriving Introvert (Part 1 of a 2 Part Series)
I often tell people that if I could harness the confidence I feel with a keyboard at my hands, networking and marketing myself at social functions would always be a…