Not Quite Freedom for All When It Comes to Same-Sex Marriage
It's a strange coincidence that I had to serve jury duty on Valentine's Day. As I was sitting through the jury selection process, listening to people try to weasel their…
Money and the Blind
"All money, no matter how much it's worth, feels the same." -- Frank Welte, a 45-year-old blind man Hey ladies, do we have any Sarah Silverman fans out there? She's…
Want to Fix Your Finances? Do it in 31 Days
While there is a lot that goes into getting our finances in order, you can buckle down & make tremendous progress in a short time. Getting your finances in order…
Tax Refunds and Other Lump Sums Part II
"Taxes are what we pay for civilized society." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. All the financial experts agree that if you are getting a refund then you have given your…
WWYD: Helping the Less Fortunate
Yesterday MSN Money published an article on the results of a psychological study I found extremely interesting, "Does Money Make You Mean"? from Over the course of nine experiments, the…
Personal Finance in the Absence of Patience
It takes a very long time to reach a point in which one can say, "I am financially comfortable." Unfortunately, patience is no virtue of youth. I don't necessarily want…
When Life Gives Hurricanes: Make Hurricane Aid
"Who practices hospitality entertains God himself." -- Proverb Lewis Routh and his long term partner lived in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina devastated the region. This is their story about…
Tax Refunds and Other Lump Sums
I actually look forward to filing taxes each year, and I do it as soon as I possibly can. I just need my W2 (this year available online) and my…
Money Mondays: Should You Hire a Tax Pro?
Welcome to Money Mondays--your 2006 tax season guide. In ten weekly articles, I will help you navigate the intricate tax world with topics ranging from hiring a tax professional to…
How To Cut Living Expenses
"Frugality without creativity is deprivation." -- Amy Dacyczyn Business recently named the 101 Dumbest Moments in Business for 2006 and Northwest Airlines made the Top Ten when they issued a…