Spring Break 06: Chicago
Drag queens and porn producers and pineapples, oh my! I’ve had the craziest two Chicago weeks ever. I had two carry-over vacation days to use by this week or lose, so I managed to take two three-day weekends in a row. I feel like I’ve been on Spring Break – I’ve been eating out, going [...]
Can paying off debt hurt your credit?
In some instances, oddly enough, yes. Thanks to Miss Idalia, a DC fan and friend, for sending me this article by Liz Pulliam Weston from MSNBC’s web site: When paying bills can hurt your creditSettling some old debts can actually harm your credit score. Here’s how to do the right thing the right way. BY [...]
Turning Down a Job
We are frequently defined by our jobs. For instance, where I live, social status is often defined by job title. When meeting someone new, people tend to ask, “What do you do?” But lately I’ve been thinking…what can jobs we’ve turned down in the past tell us about ourselves, about who we hope to become? [...]
It’s all in the comments
As I’ve said before, if you’re not reading the great comments posted to this blog, you’re missing out. In response to the previous two posts, I’ve had some insightful and helpful readers offer advice. (If you’re new to the site, don’t be discouraged! I’m not usually this technical. Read two posts back and follow the [...]
Nevermind the last post
OK, that last post was ill-informed. After some reading, I know I can do better than a 6.75% return. I’m going to look into investing in a mutual fund on e-trade. I just wish I knew which one to pick! To the library, I guess.
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