The Shopaholic’s 10 Credit Card Commandments
Hello. My name is Mary and I am a shopaholic. Okay, former shopaholic. I had to make a serious effort to kick the habit when I realized that adulthood is expensive and I was going to die of kidney...
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Famous Financial Proverbs I Don’t Really Care For
Proverbs are awesome. They were super helpful back in high school when I needed to start an essay. As an adult, they make great memes and Facebook status updates. And if I can remember them off the top...
View ArticleShared Principles of Life, Money and Fantasy Football
Before I played Fantasy Football, I thought it was a waste of time. I could not fathom why people would invest so much of their time and emotions promoting a team that doesn’t even exist in real life....
View ArticleDressing for the Job You Want
There’s a saying in the corporate world that goes, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” That’s a tall order when the job you want is Senior Vice President, but the job you have is “Hey,...
View ArticleThe Lame Expenses of Smug Marrieds
Many people I know are settling down in to the next stage of adulthood. Everything around me is babies and engagement photos and houses in the suburbs. When people tell me they are having a baby, the...
View ArticleMy First Job: Reflections from the Drive Thru Window
My very first job for a real company was working the drive thru at a major fast food chain. I made minimum wage (which was around $6.00 an hour at the time) and worked around 30 hours a week. I was 16...
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My Thoughts On the Toys R Us “2012 Holiday Hot Toy List”
On September 20, Toys R Us released its “2012 Holiday Hot Toy List.” The list contained 50 toys, 15 of which are highlighted as “the Fabulous 15,” that alleged experts across the country predicted to...
View ArticleAre You Celebrating Financial Planning Day?
Get excited, guys. Financial Planning Day is coming. It’s a glorious day when people recognize not only the importance, but also the value of financial planning for your long term goals, short term...
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Fighting Your Student Loan Debt with Zero Bound
Debt is gross. Student loan debt is even more gross because of its overwhelming volume and the difficulty of paying it off when you are just beginning your career. It’s hard when you’ve secured a...
View ArticleMy Filipino-American Parents and the American Dream
Over 25 years ago, my parents immigrated to America from the Philippines. My Dad tells me that he had $35 in his checking account. Fast forward to present day, they are American citizens with a modest...
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