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NPR interview on end-of-life planning for same-sex parents
Yesterday, NPR had a short interview on end-of-life planning for same-sex parents: As a follow-up to a recent Tell Me More conversation focused on ways parents can plan ahead for their children in the event of a tragedy, the program explores the unique sensitivities faced by same-sex couples. Money coach Alvin Hall and attorney Shauntese…
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Bike Commuting: Routine Maintenance
Probably one of the most important parts of an enjoyable commute is having a well-tuned bike. There’s nothing more enjoyable than speeding along with every part of your bike working in unison and there’s nothing more frustrating that hearing gears crunch or feeling the drag of a misaligned brake. All bikes are different and have…
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Stretch Your Food Dollar: Grocery Auctions
A new shopping trend is sweeping the nation – grocery auctions. By purchasing groceries at an auction, consumers could save 40%-90% on their groceries. Some of the people in the ABC story said that they managed to get great bargains by knowing the store price of an item and keeping their bids below that ceiling.…
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Making sure it all adds up
The IRS will be holding a series of public discussions for input on establishing standards for tax preparers. It’s about time, I say. July 14, 2009: The Internal Revenue Service today announced a series of public forums at which individuals and representatives of diverse constituent groups will be able to provide input on the development…
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Pressured to Spend
I wonder how many of you get pressured to spend money by (actually well meaning) friends and relatives. Lets start with a bit of background. I’m retired but am back to work because I got bored out of my mind in a very short time period….and they have semi-reasonable health insurance and I have to…
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Women Still Face a Wage Gap
I was pretty stunned over the weekend when I read an article that said that the gender=based wage gap is an issue for White House staffers. Women reportedly make more than $9000 less than male White House staffers. This, despite all of Obama’s promises to make some changes at the top. The wage gap isn’t…
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First Do No Harm
This past weekend we watched the film The Eleventh Hour. It’s a documentary about the crisis facing our planet which accomplished, at least with us, its goal to both frighten and inspire. Throughout the movie, the phrase ‘œFirst, do no harm’ kept running through my head. You may recognize it as part of the Hippocratic…
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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your “Apple Tax” Dollars
Last week I got a new toy in the mail: a shiny new 13″ MacBook Pro. It’s a gorgeous machine! It’s sturdy, ergonomic, and – of course – very sexy. It was also expensive. Compare the price of this laptop to something you could get from Dell or Gateway, and you’ll find what…
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S.O.B. or otherwise known as Student Over Banks
Campus Progress, the youth outreach division of the Center for American Progress launched Students Over Banks (S.O.B.); a web site and campaign for green jobs, college affordability, and better health care for young people. Help them take aim at supporting President Obama’s plan to make college more affordable. Student loan debt got you down? Take…
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FICO 101
Have you ever wondered what in the heck is a FICO score? Do you know what FICO is, but you don’t know how it’s calculated? I caught up with Jason Alderman of Visa, Inc. Jason runs the company’s global financial literacy initiative, which includes the award-winning “Practical Money Skills for Life” and “What’s My Score?”…
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