Ten Money Questions for Deb Malkin
Deb Malkin is the owner of Re/Dress, a plus-sized vintage and resale store that opened a few months ago in Brooklyn, New York. I stopped by the lovely store…
Do You Write Your Social Security Number on Checks to the IRS?
While the big tax day is still a few months in the future, for business owners, January 15th is one of the dreaded estimated tax payments deadlines. As I…
Money can buy a certain amount happiness… learn more at The Happiness Project
I've made some wonderful friends in the blogosphere over the last couple of years. A number of people I've met in real life, while other connections have simply been nurtured…
Tips for a More Successful Appraisal
Real estate appraisals are powerful, particularly in today's nervous market as loan underwriters take a more skeptical approach to approving mortgages for buyers and homeowners have more trouble qualifying for…
iTunes Introduces Tiered Pricing and Drops DRM
Recently iTunes announced a price change and the internet is abuzz with the implications of the shift. Mother Jones put it best, saying "music you don't really want for 69…
Review: Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is by Natalie Pace
To be candid, when I was offered a review copy of Natalie Pace's new book: Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is, I considered turning it down. It sounded like…
Being Butch: Condo Renovation on a Budget
The knock on the door came the night I was off at a friend's civil ceremony, standing up as her 'best man'. My partner, Toshi, was home alone. It was…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Make Your Own Bread
In last week's installment of Stretch Your Food Dollar we talked about the nuts and bolts of setting a food budget - picking a number that works for your household.…
Small Business: How to Set Limits on Giving
I've personally learned to set limits on giving over the years, and approach each relationship as a business investment. Some people may think it's a horrible approach, but I…
My Financial Implosion: Bad House
'œA house is a home when it shelters the body and comforts the soul.' '“ Phillip Moffitt For most people, the idea of home ownership is irresistible. Owning your own…