Why Are Rebates So Much Work?
While we all know that rebates are simply worked into the overall equation of making a sale, when I buy something that has a rebate it feels like "found money".…
Tipping Etiquette: Why Do We Tip?
We've all found ourselves in situations where we were unsure of what to tip or whether it was proper to do so at all. While a number of establishments are…
The Frugal Daytrip: When Ecology Means Economy
Last week, I took a daytrip to Boston to meet with a great new client. It's a freelance computer programmer's dream gig: reliable work, little to no project management overhead,…
More on Goal-Setting: Running and Finances
I put a good amount of energy into organizing and planning my finances--I mention this because I'm sure you haven't noticed, what with my being a personal finance blogger and…
WWYD: Be Transparent or Try and Hide Something?
The other day I was talking with a colleague that I collaborate with about how to communicate our working relationship to potential clients. I am pretty transparent in all my…
Buyers and Refinancers Flock to Interest Rate Bargains
This is a guest post from Jeff Hammerberg, the founder of , the largest company in the nation representing the rights of queer home buyers and sellers. These are his…
Beyond the Pink and Blue Parenting Blues: How to Resist Confining Gender Norms’¦ and Save Money
'œWhat a cute little boy!' says a well-meaning middle-aged lady in a tight pink coat. 'œThanks. She's a girl, actually.' 'œOh!' The lady looks disapprovingly at our daughter's green dino…
Twenty Bucks, Starbucks and Double Billed on MasterCard
'œRemain calm. All is well!' '“ Kevin Bacon in National Lampoon's Animal House Jeanine and I went to Atlanta for the weekend and here's my bean counting story: We bought…
Tax Tidbit #7: Double Check The Mailing Address Of Your Paper Return
Many taxpayers file their returns the old fashioned way, paper copies via the mail. In fact, 43% of people choose this route. While there are other options, something just feels…
The Character of Thrift
Thrift is defined as: the characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money). I also believe that Thrift defines a person because, to be considered thrifty means that a…