Author Archives: John - Page 7
Networking and Self-Marketing, Meet the Thriving Introvert (Part 1 of a 2 Part Series)
I often tell people that if I could harness the confidence I feel with a keyboard at my hands, networking and marketing myself at social functions would always be a…
Your Money and Tattoos: Think Before You Ink
I'm at a coffee shop reading through the September issue of Money magazine. A quote from Coco Chanel jumps at me from the page: 'œFashion is made to become unfashionable.'…
Practical Uses for Cell Phones With Camera Features
How many people actually use all the features on their cell phone? Cell phones now have video and picture recording, texting, internet, games, music, ring tones, wallpapers, navigation, news feeds,…
Sleeping With Money: Are You a Roommate Person or My-Own-Place Person?
For this edition of Sleeping With Money, I decided to branch out a bit from the money lessons learned from dating and relationships. It's a slight stretch, but I thought…
WWYD: Stay In Town, Go Away or Do Nothing for Long Weekends?
Zac and I recently took advantage of a rare moment of serenity for our crowded city. Many San Franciscans flocked to Burning Man, and a major bridge was shut down…
Why Theater Tickets Are Expensive
I love theater. Once you're done gasping from the shock that yet another gay man loves Broadway, let me tell you why tickets are so expensive. In all honesty, I'm…
WWYD: Speak Now, Or Forever Hold Your Peace?
Forbes estimates that the average cost of a wedding is $28,000. The average cost of a divorce ranges from $15,000 to $30,000. There are no figures for the LGBT community…
City Dweller’s Income Slashed, Happiness Discovered
Everyone around me is talking about how chipper I am these days. It's true. I've become rather perky, and I'm proud of it despite the fact I'm freaking out some…
Sleeping With Money: Navigating ‘œYou Did What With Our Money?!’ Moments
I had lunch with a friend who likes to talk money with me. She has financial savvy, but her partner mismanages almost every cent he earns. During lunch she howled,…
Are Non-Holiday Gifts Better Appreciated?
Some people scorn those who hate gift giving. Another group resents those who expect a gift. And then there's Joel Waldfogel, an economist who has dedicated his life to the…