Smile! I’ve Just Paid a Small Fortune to Get You Great Teeth
I am like my mother in many ways. Notably when it comes to physical characteristics, my mother taught me that only two things matter when assessing the physical attractiveness…
5 reasons why it’s smart to strive for a mortgage-burning party.
Burn baby burn. That's our goal! Jeanine and I want to pay off our mortgage in the next ten years. If I had my druthers, it would be sooner. Why?…
My Financial Implosion: Passing on the Lesson
'œIn teaching you cannot see the fruit of a day's work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for 20 years.' '“ Jacques Barzun Our 13-year-old daughter is in…
Are You a Money Stasher?
While surfing (the kind that only exercises the fingers) I ran across this article: Money hiders risk a wealth of woes. Seems that due to the economy more people are…
What Role Does Barter Play in Your Personal Economy?
I am the new owner of a vibrant piece of African inspired original artwork. It has given my kitchen a whole new life which is most welcome because I spend…
No aversion to conversion: IRA to Roth
Gay and lesbian couples who choose to have children often do so later in life. After all, no children are conceived "accidentally" in LGBT families. A parent who chooses to…
Queercents seeks contributing writer
A recent study from Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs found that when asked about spending for entertainment, over four out of 10 lesbians (44%) said they likely will reduce their spending,…
What Should Mothers Really Be Earning?
Guest blogger Andrea Hance is is an activist and educator in New York City. Currently, she works with school and community groups at the New York Tolerance Center attempting to…
Big purchase anxiety
Buying a minivan seems like anything but frugal '“ they are almost the epitome of indulgent, gas-guzzling vehicles that squeeze cyclists out of the car lanes and are the bullies…
The jumbo mortgage is back. Only low-risk borrowers need apply.
In March 2009, there were reports of lenders getting back into the jumbo loan business (this time for their own investment portfolios and not for bond traders on Wall Street):…