Are your hobbies breaking the bank? 5 frugal alternatives.
Since its the beginning of a New Year and many people have made resolutions to change spending habits; one area ripe for change is in their hobbies. It might even…
Dating on a Budget: Simple First Dates
I went way back in my memory bank to my very first- first date. We went to CiCi's Pizza. Back then the buffet was $, add a drink and you…
US Porn Industry Seeks Stimulus Package
I'm a few days late in commenting on this, but the jokes were too good to pass up, so here's a bit of humor on your Monday morning. Last week…
4 Ways to Find Lost Money
I have found money through a couple of times. One year I got a $15 check from an old utility company that I hadn't used in over 5 years and…
How my money personality mirrors my parenting style (and why raising a child feels a lot like having a joint checking account).
In the last month, Jeanine and I have had more disagreements than in all the six years we've been together. What's the cause? Decisions and choices that need to be…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: More on DRM
As Nina predicted, the announcement of iTunes dropping DRM music (though movies and audiobooks still have the encrpytion) has been the big news of the week. With that in…
Ten Money Questions for Deb Malkin
Deb Malkin is the owner of Re/Dress, a plus-sized vintage and resale store that opened a few months ago in Brooklyn, New York. I stopped by the lovely store…
Do You Write Your Social Security Number on Checks to the IRS?
While the big tax day is still a few months in the future, for business owners, January 15th is one of the dreaded estimated tax payments deadlines. As I…
Money can buy a certain amount happiness… learn more at The Happiness Project
I've made some wonderful friends in the blogosphere over the last couple of years. A number of people I've met in real life, while other connections have simply been nurtured…
Tips for a More Successful Appraisal
Real estate appraisals are powerful, particularly in today's nervous market as loan underwriters take a more skeptical approach to approving mortgages for buyers and homeowners have more trouble qualifying for…