Last weekend, my wife had her purse taken at a wedding reception. Losing her keys was the worst part; our apartment was over an hour away, and we were stranded without a car. She was also without a phone for a day, which added to the agony. Luckily, she didn’t have any credit cards or cash in […]
When I was younger, watching Disney’s version of Alice in Wonderland, I was struck by the scene in which Alice asks the Cheshire Cat which road she should take. When he finds out that she doesn’t know where she’s going, he basically tells her that it doesn’t matter which road she picks. The same applies to […]
The old adage, “it is better to give than receive” is one many Americans don’t readily embrace anymore, as our culture’s evolved to focus more on building our own wealth than investing in the financial well-being of others. But there are plenty of Americans who DO give, and give generously. I have a friend who […]
Every so often, I stop and take stock of my financial situation by double-checking where my money is going. I don’t have an exact spending plan down on paper; my style involves making sure all the important stuff (mortgage payments, Roth IRA contributions, insurance, emergency fund, groceries, bills, etc.) is covered, and then I pretty much […]
A couple weeks ago, I discussed the benefits and costs of juicing fruits and vegetables, and I realized that people are more and more concerned with what they put in their bodies. Certain unhealthy foods can cause damage to your body in the short and long term, so it’s only natural that the organic food […]
Congratulations! After years of hard work in college, plus months of searching, researching, planning, and schmoozing, you’ve finally landed your first “career” job. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean you can relax. The first year in a new job can still be a minefield — especially for new graduates. The culture of your new job can be […]
