You owe MORE money!
More incentive to pay down your credit card debt: USA TodayCredit cards, issuers, boost interest rates, late fees I thought this was particularly of interest:“Don’t have a variable-rate credit card? You still may face an increase, because some issuers are switching fixed-rate cards to variable rates. Discover and MBNA, which is in the process of [...]
Manicures, etc.
I just passed a sign outside a salon advertising $10 manicures, but I did not go in. Even though the little lady at the counter looked very lonely, I did not go in. Even though my nails look uncouth, I did not go in. It was a great deal. Sigh. Tonight I will do my [...]
A Fifty Cent Fight
Relationships are fragile and should be handled with care. Take Natalia, a fearless, fabulous friend testing the dating waters in sunny San Francisco. Recently, she was chatting with a cute new guy while preparing a small dinner party. When he asked what she was up to, she shouted into the phone, “Cooking…(pause)…COOKING WITH GAS!” This [...]
10 Cheap Things to Do
Looking for something to do but don’t have a lot of cash? Here are a few simple summer pleasures to pass the time. 1. Take a walk.2. Borrow the last really great book your best friend read.3. Gather your friends for a game of kickball.4. Head to your local beach (don’t forget sunscreen!)5. Make Gazpacho.6. [...]
25′s Last Post
In two hours, I turn 26 years old. On the eve of my birthday, I always like to reflect on where I was a year ago and how far I’ve come. Melodramatic? Of course. But a great exercise in soul-searching. On July 19, 2004, my life was different. But I don’t think you’d notice it [...]
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