Twixting
A new article in Time magazine introduces readers to a social group the authors dub “twixters,” which basically encompasses all non-married Americans ages 20-30. Naturally, I became intrigued – the article is about me, after all. While reading the issue, I took note of the sweeping generalizations; I scoffed that one word could describe such [...]
Metal Mouth
It’s official: I’m getting braces. And oral sugery. I’m not sure how other 25-year-olds would take this news, but my response so far has not been good. I’m trying to stay positive and see humor in the situation, but this is truly a financial blow. Spending $5,000 on something I don’t even want (my teeth [...]
Dangerous Site
Uh-oh. I just bought some bedding on www.overstock.com. The site is easy to use, the shipping’s cheap and the deals are great. I got a featherbed for $50.00 (since the heat doesn’t really make it to the bedrooms) and a new set of 310 ct. sateen sheets for a queen-size bed for $40.00. We’ve been [...]
Grad School Dreamin’
Grad school presents an interesting dilemma for even the most driven professional in her 20s and 30s. How much do you want to invest in your current career? A million questions bounce through my head when I think about grad school. In the marketing field, what’s more useful: an MBA or a master’s degree in [...]
Coupling on a Budget
For engaged babes on a budget, here’s a good article on finances from CNN Money. http://money.cnn.com/2005/01/11/pf/armchair_windfall/index.htm Note: This article is not about wedding planning or wedding day finances. It’s about the necessary steps you should take to get your finances in order when engaged. Wedding planning, from what I can tell, is another beast entirely. [...]
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