Why I love my granny flat
Have an aging parent or grandparent? A teenager or young adult who desperately needs their space (and you desperately want to give it to them)? Any other family member or…
God and the Million-Dollar Bill
"Make money your god and it will plague you like the devil." -- Henry Fielding This weekend as I stood outside Starbucks (waiting for Jeanine to buy an afternoon cup…
Money Makes the World Go ‘Round
I got to thinking about money after a meeting the other day. It is probably the #1 worry people have. I would say health comes first, but it only seems…
Steak and the Economy
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving,…
Paid Biweekly? This tip is for you
Most of us, salaried and hourly workers alike, are paid biweekly. This is almost the same as twice a month, but not quite, and if you're smart it can make…
Are You Too Frugal?
Don't you find it interesting that when you say you are trying to be frugal, you get some of the strangest looks, well it's not for everyone, however, are you…
One week in Bangkok: Day 4 & 5
The last few days I've been absorbed in the conference I came out here to attend. But I have managed to squeeze in a few outings before the trip is…
Ten Money Questions for Gina Trapani
Gina Trapani is the editor of Lifehacker is one of the more useful Gawker Media sites because it offers "life-altering" tips for managing information and and time is money, right?…
Where Do You Fall in the Cash Flow Quadrant?
I recently read the book Cash Flow Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki (of the Rich Dad series) at the recommendation of my mentor coach. It was a very interesting read…