Did you read this? "Tightwad Ethics"

Did you guys see this article last week in BusinessWeek? The Ethics of Being a TightwadAmid the economic slump, don’t feel bad about putting saving ahead of spending. In fact, it’s unethical to squander money you can’t afford to spend I’m thankful for the post. Although I’d love to allow myself to spend more under [...]

New Web Link: Savvy Sugar

Hey gang, Today I added a new Web site to the “Best Web Sites” page of the blog. It’s called Savvy Sugar and it takes a similar approach to finances for fun-loving ladies. Good to see more folks getting in the game! Be sure to check out all my favorite fiscally fun sites here. And [...]

My week in sleep, Cubs losses and travel

I’m feeling uninspired today… probably has to do with last night’s Cubs game… so I thought I’d share a few high/low points of my week. Here goes: Monday12 a.m.: B nearly passes out in the shower for no reason, ends up lying on his bed seeing stars. Thankfully he’s OK, but we definitely did not [...]

Pet problems: Cat diagnosis

Owning a pet can do a lot of great things for a gal. There’s the fabulous companionship, the rewarding feeling that you’re actually, you know, taking care of something that’s alive and well, and all the doggie ladies know that a cool dog can serve as the perfect conversation piece. But there’s a downside to [...]

Labor Day Finance Articles – Read All About Personal Finance!

The new Carnival of Personal Finance is up at One Caveman’s Financial Journey, and this week’s includes the Sallie Mae articles by yours truly. For those of you who haven’t polished your PF (that’s personal finance) glossary yet, it’s basically a magazine written by real people on all topics related to personal finance: career, investments, [...]

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