Credit cards are for transactions; not to borrow money
In a recent post about credit card interest rates, Philip Brewer at Wise Bread explained: I use credit cards for transactions, not to borrow money. One of the smartest things…
All-You-Can-Jet-Pass
JetBlue Airlines is going where no airline has gone before (at least according to my memory.) The eight-year old company is offering a unique under $599, one can fly as…
6 Tips When You Work for Mom and Dad
Whether it's during the Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring, the rules apply regardless of the time of year. Here are some key tips to remember if your parents own…
How to write a book and publish it for under $1000
Since I write books and have self-published I sometimes get asked: How does a person go about writing a book and then publishing it? In this article I will share…
Bike Commuting: Locking Your Bike
Locking your bike well is the most important practice you can develop, even more so than maintenance (after all, what's a well maintained bike if it's been stolen). I have…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Chicken Breast, Three Ways
I do love a headline that includes "breast" and "three way," but this post isn't that sexy. It's just your weekly installment of Stretch Your Food Dollar. If you've been…
Offense or Defense: How to Play the Current Market
Now I know this post will bore the hell out of some of you, but at this time of year it's important to take stock - no pun intended -…
Finance “advocate” in The Advocate
My second column for The Advocate appears in the Sept Issue. You can also check it out online to learn: 1. How the new Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program can help…
My Financial Implosion: Back to School in a Bad Economy
'œThe difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.' '“ Tom…
Gearing Up to Downsize
Over the last couple of months, we have been formulating our downsize plans. First we'll move to a smaller rental and eventually use the savings to build the tiny-eco-healthy house…