I don’t know anything about cars except that you shouldn’t put diesel into a car that doesn’t take diesel and…
How to be Successfully Funemployed
I am at the end of a fantastic yearlong fellowship. This means that I (and quite a number of my…
New Year’s Resolution Reminder!
Today seems like a great day to automate your bill payments! This task will take approximately 30 minutes. Less time…
Confession Time
It’s time for me to be honest. Do I seem like I have my act together? Do I seem like…
Salary Negotiations
If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. I feel very strongly about negotiating salaries. When you are offered a position,…
Even Lower Maintenance Budget Planning
My friend Marisa said some lovely things about my blog the other day. This is what she emailed me: Kate-…
Eating on a Budget: The No Ramen Plan
I really like to eat. I watch the Food Network, I buy cookbooks for the photos, I subscribe to cooking…
Relationships and Money, Couple 1: Juan y Catalina
Subjects: Juan (37) and Catalina (29) Juan has two children from a previous marriage and makes twice what Catalina makes.…
Dealing with Paperwork ugh
I am a magnet for paperwork problems. I am not kidding. My paperwork issues are out of control. I know I…
Vote With Your Dollar
This topic can very easily feel preachy so here is my confession up front: I TRY to be a conscious…