Experienced Lousy Service from Dell? Here’s a Chance for a Payback
A few months ago I wrote about my saga of losing time, money, and sanity with computer hardware woes and Dell. It took me over 10 months and countless hours…
Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows
Those wanting to buy or refinance may get the deal of the century at their local bank if they do so soon. Late last year the National Association of Realtors…
Save money by planning ahead with home renovation
Buying things ahead of time. Before Christmas, we met with Rebecca from the design and project management firm maison d'etre, a referral from my chiropractor's receptionist (the power of networking!).…
What Harvey Milk Taught Me About Change
It was only fitting that my spouse, Pam, and I saw the movie "Milk" this week. Much like our new President Obama, Harvey Milk - a grassroots gay rights advocate…
Arizona State University to Close Up Shop?
Faced with drastic budget cuts with more funding cuts on the horizon, Arizona State University president Michael Crow announced Wednesday that it will prepare to close its Polytechnic campus. Entire…
Dealerships finally get what they deserve
The news is full of stories about auto dealerships closing and filing for bankruptcy, such as this one on Bloomberg: General Motors Corp. said it may lose as many as…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Pack Your Lunch
For those of you who have been following the Stretch Your Food Dollar series, I'm sure it's a no-brainer that packing your lunch can help you save a bundle on…
Review: Rich Brother Rich Sister by Robert and Emi Kiyosaki
Giveaway Alert: I have two copies of the book to give away at the end of this post. How many of us get caught up in comparing our lives with…
My Financial Implosion: Bad Decisions
'œLife is the sum of all your choices.' '“ Albert Camus It was during the summer of 1997 when two lawyers, a financial advisor and a CPA all told me…
Choosing a Grad Program: Funding or Reputation?
Your applications are in, transcripts have been sent, GRE's taken, and a pile of money has disappeared from your accounts as if by magic. Despite the temporary debt, breathe…