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American Paternity & Maternity Leave vs. The Rest of the World
Monday, 8 Mar, 2010 – 22:36 | 40 Comments
American Paternity & Maternity Leave vs. The Rest of the World

Work/life balance in the form of supportive national and employee benefit plans is something that the United States has sorely lacked, especially in comparison to other developed economies. Corporate lobbies have made it so.
Nowhere (other …

Avoid Putting your Bridesmaids & Groomsmen in Debt
Sunday, 31 Jan, 2010 – 22:12 | 10 Comments
Avoid Putting your Bridesmaids & Groomsmen in Debt

If you’re in that twenty to thirty-something age range, odds are that you have friends and family who are getting married. If you are close with any of them, there’s a good chance you will …

Better at Finance Because of your Parents – Or In Spite of them?
Tuesday, 12 Jan, 2010 – 23:13 | 15 Comments
Better at Finance Because of your Parents – Or In Spite of them?

How are Personal Finance Habits Passed from One Generation to the Next?
A few months back, I eloquently posed the question to everyone, “who would win a personal finance death match – your or your parents?”. …

2010 Financial Resolution Guide: 10 Choices – A La Carte Style
Tuesday, 29 Dec, 2009 – 10:54 | 13 Comments
2010 Financial Resolution Guide: 10 Choices – A La Carte Style

Looking for Financial Resolutions that you can Actually Stick to this Year?
If anyone knows how hard it is to stick to resolutions, it’s me. If I had a dollar for every time that I vowed …

The 12 Best Songs About Money. EVER.
Thursday, 24 Dec, 2009 – 12:30 | 12 Comments
The 12 Best Songs About Money. EVER.

The Best Songs About Money
When I awoke this morning, like a flash of lightening, I thought, “how about writing a post that combines two of everyone’s favorite things – money, and music.”
I know I’m …

The Story of Stuff & its Impact on your Personal Finances
Wednesday, 9 Dec, 2009 – 22:52 | No Comment
The Story of Stuff & its Impact on your Personal Finances

The Story of Stuff
I just watched “The Story of Stuff” for the first time on YouTube. I have always been very motivated to reduce my energy usage, minimize my consumption, and live a life that …

Hulu to Charge for Content – are you Buying?
Sunday, 25 Oct, 2009 – 18:43 | 15 Comments
Hulu to Charge for Content – are you Buying?

Is Hulu Going to Start Charging for Service?
An executive from News Corp., owner of online video content provider Hulu, announced that Hulu will start charging for its service in the near future (likely 2010). If …

Ways to Minimize the Material Impact of E-Clutter
Tuesday, 22 Sep, 2009 – 21:43 | 8 Comments
Ways to Minimize the Material Impact of E-Clutter

What is Electronic Clutter?
Material clutter is not the only ‘object’ that we become indebted to. These days, it’s just as easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out by a different type of clutter. I’m talking …

Why you Need to Put a Monetary & Qualitative Value on your Employee Benefits
Tuesday, 1 Sep, 2009 – 22:31 | 7 Comments
Why you Need to Put a Monetary & Qualitative Value on your Employee Benefits

A few weeks back, I asked you all to vote on what employer sponsored benefit was your favorite. Out of 238 votes, the first place benefit was rather clear: medical, dental, and vision insurance. Here …

The Beginners Guide to Playing Disc Golf
Monday, 17 Aug, 2009 – 22:26 | 9 Comments
The Beginners Guide to Playing Disc Golf

What is Disc Golf?
Disc golf is a great recreational sport for all ranges of physical ability. Why cover it on a personal finance blog? Not only is disc golf very enjoyable, it’s also extremely inexpensive …