My Financial Implosion: Foreclosure
'œPersons who have been homeless carry within them a certain philosophy of life which makes them apprehensive about ownership.' '“ Jerzy Kosinski By the fall of 1997, much of my…
More than free pizza: cheap entertainment for grad students
January is a rough month for me. Despite my attempts to budget more keenly each year, the effects of holiday spending always take their toll. The impossibility of…
Have 401(k) plans failed?
The stock market's dramatic dive over the past year has some people questioning the usefulness of 401(k) plans. A recent article on reports: "This is the biggest test that the…
How Shredding Stuff Saves Money
Last month, Moorea wrote about how shedding stuff saves money by introducing readers to the concept of Shelf-Life. What this means is how long you can go without using an…
Dating on a Budget: Play Dates
As a little kid, I could not wait to grow up. I hated having to follow rules and other people telling me what to do. It was my biggest pet…
Steps for Financial Aid Success
Guest writer Jonna Mastropasqua has ten years experience in Financial Aid administration. She received her in Women's Studies from the University of Arizona in 2006. She has been both a…
Ten Money Questions for Daryn DeZengotita
Daryn DeZengotita is an Avon sales representative serving as one of its 'œfaces of Avon' in an advertising and marketing campaign. First of all, I feel like I am the…
Are corporations just feeding the recession beast?
The article on MSN about Starbucks closing 300 stores and laying off 6700 employees really burns me. Why? Because they are adding to the recession by firing employees and closing…
Show Your Love For Queercents
Are you a Facebook addict like I am? Have you considered joining the Queercents group on Facebook? Link up with other Queercents readers and rep us like you…
Maneuvering an abrupt end to frugality efforts
I was inspired to write about my experience living frugally after reading The Simple Dollar's post about the limits of frugality. I understand how the frugality highway can seem to…