Recent Personal Finance Posts
Americans' savings rate up to almost 7% - who benefits?
By Xin Lu According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal savings rate in May 2009 was 6.9%. This a 15 year high and a far cry from the… Read more »
The Personal Finance Hour, Episode 14: Home Improvement
Summer’s here, and for many homeowners that means it’s time for projects around the house. Since we bought our current home, Kris and I have spent a lot of money… Read more »
Blending Work and Family: How We Do It
One common question I’m asked a lot is how we actually balance our work lives and our family lives. Barb sums it up best: How do you do it? You… Read more »
The Cheap Garbage Bag Dilemma
The things that stick in your head after reading a book are often interesting. For example, just yesterday I posted a detailed review of Miserly Moms that outlined a ton… Read more »
Definitely Not "Free"To-Lay: Woman Arrested For Trading Sex For Chips [Recession-proof Jobs]
You know you're in a recession when you have to barter starchy snacks for oral sex. An Oklahoma woman was in court this month to address charges that she traded… Read more »
Best Buy Charges $15 To Pay Bill On Time [Best Buy]
Owners of Best Buy credit cards (via HSBC) are being charged $15 to pay their bill on time online. The only way to avoid the fee? Pay at least two… Read more »
An Example of Excellent Customer Service from Sam’s Club
A friend of mine is looking for hot dog bags for a function she is helping with. I googled “hot dog bags” and this entry for Sam’s Club popped up… Read more »
Newsweek has some tips for Madoff on hiring ... [Madoff]
Newsweek has some tips for Madoff on hiring a prison consultant who can help him get the most out of his 150 year stay in FPMITA prison, or whatever resort… Read more »
Poor Ruth Maddoff…
She has to face living off $2.5 million. I really feel sorry for her. Please detect the sarcasm in that statement. This will sound cold but I think she should… Read more »
Repair Your Tattered Rags With Office Supplies! [Clothes]
Wise Bread tells us that office supplies can quickly and easily help patch-up ailing garments. In a hurry, staples can save skirts and cardigans by holding together fragile hems and… Read more »
