When the economy gets tough, people cook (in rented kitchens).
We've all seen the lists telling us what the Top 25 Careers to pursue in a recession, but here's a new idea. Cook. Bake. Boil. Blend. Mix. Create. The tough…
My Financial Implosion: Better Decisions
'œIn any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do…
How Do You Pay For “It”
I debated on writing this one but decided when it comes to money nothing is off limits. It came about from a discussion with a friend about the waste of…
ETF’s vs. Index funds: The good, the bad, and the ugly
An index fund is a mutual fund that owns all the stocks in a particular index. The index could be the S&P 500, the NASDAQ 1000, the MSCI EAFE, or…
The Real Estate Market Shows Significant Signs of Optimism
Just as the busiest season of the year for residential real estate gets underway for springtime, fresh data from a variety of convincing and reliable sources gives the market renewed…
Save Money on Student Loans with Paperless Billing
Want to save money on your student loans? Register for paperless billing with Sallie Mae, and you could earn up to $25,000 in student loan forgiveness. The giveaway ends on…
4 ways to save money by buying generic / store brands
I can remember growing up and opening up cupboards to a wonderful display of color, as long as it was black and white only (there was the occasional blue or…
Did you get a refund? 3 ways to make a windfall pay at tax time.
Year after year, I get a tax refund and year after year, I hear the same thing: I've given the government an interest-free loan with that money. Even Suze Orman's…
Wedding on a Budget: Lessons Learned
Well, the big day is finally here. As you read this post, my partner and I are tying the knot. After months of budgeting and planning, we're actually exchanging our…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Happy Pride Week
Up here in Maine we may not be having big parades, but I'm looking forward to fancy dinner parties thrown by friends, queer tea parties and a drag dance. Equality…