News of the obvious: Outlook bleak for new graduates
The New York Times Online’s front page today says “Tight Job Market Awaits College Graduates.” As if this is somehow new news. Man-friend attended a job fair for lawyers in Chicago a few weeks ago and no one was even taking resumes. Most people he talked to said they were only there as “informational” resources. [...]
NPR calls young, tech-savvy budgeters “Brave Nerds”
Just call me a brave nerd. Interesting take by NPR on how younger generations are out-budgeting the baby boomers with technology. Mint.com is featured, somewhat hilariously, in the brave nerd bit. Totally worth a listen. Enjoy peeps! From today’s Morning Edition on NPR: Outbudgeting the baby boomers Sites that help track spending and saving And [...]
401K Savings Up – Nice Work!
Congratulations guys and gals! According to the USA Today, “At the end of the first quarter, the average 401(k) balance hit $74,900, a 12% jump from a year ago. That marks the highest level since Fidelity started tracking account balances at the end of 1998.” (Get the entire article here.) Natch, there’s still room for [...]
Relationships and Money
So I realize after writing about my wonderful job-seeking-but-out-of-work-man-friend that I probably need to write the article I’ve been very much putting off writing for many months now: relationships and money when the woman is the bread winner. It feels so personal, which is why I have been beating around the bush. But it’s also [...]
Spring Budget Update (Not so Hot)
Spring conjures up thoughts of warm weather and blooming plants for most people, but for me Spring usually comes with some anxiety. See, after a long miserable winter, cooped up inside and buried under layers of clothing basically made of down comforters, I tend to go a teensy bit crazy with the spending. I want [...]
