How to write a book and publish it for under $1000
Since I write books and have self-published I sometimes get asked: How does a person go about writing a book and then publishing it? In this article I will share…
Bike Commuting: Locking Your Bike
Locking your bike well is the most important practice you can develop, even more so than maintenance (after all, what's a well maintained bike if it's been stolen). I have…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Chicken Breast, Three Ways
I do love a headline that includes "breast" and "three way," but this post isn't that sexy. It's just your weekly installment of Stretch Your Food Dollar. If you've been…
Offense or Defense: How to Play the Current Market
Now I know this post will bore the hell out of some of you, but at this time of year it's important to take stock - no pun intended -…
Finance “advocate” in The Advocate
My second column for The Advocate appears in the Sept Issue. You can also check it out online to learn: 1. How the new Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program can help…
My Financial Implosion: Back to School in a Bad Economy
'œThe difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.' '“ Tom…
Gearing Up to Downsize
Over the last couple of months, we have been formulating our downsize plans. First we'll move to a smaller rental and eventually use the savings to build the tiny-eco-healthy house…
Can an S corporation save me money?
With the economy in the doldrums, many folks are starting businesses to bring in a little side money. If you decide this is for you, there are a few important…
Can You Afford Jury Duty?
Well, I just got home from the No, I didn't go to I got that little piece of paper in the mail that said, "Congratulations!! You Are Summoned For Jury…
Meet the $8K Home Buyer Deadline with Help from LGBT Pros
Most people shopping for a home this year are keenly aware that a special $8,000 new home buyer credit is being offered as part of the government's emergency economic stimulus…