It’s graduation season once again. I know a number of people graduating this year from both college and graduate school. Some have jobs, some don’t. Most are glad to be done with school, though the idea that graduation means that you have to think about being a grown-up is weighing heavily on their minds. I …
Thanks to everyone who entered to win 10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget. According to Random.org’s number generator, the winning commenter is: *drumroll* Commenter 13! Congrats, Annabelle. I will e-mail you to get your address and mail the book to you as soon as possible. For those of you who didn’t win, …
It comes as no surprise to me that Social Security and Medicare are projected to run out sooner than originally thought. At some point during my education, probably in high school, I remember a teacher telling us that Social Security probably wouldn’t be available by the time people my age were eligible, so I don’t …
As a young lawyer, I occasionally follow a few different law blogs and regularly read the newsletter put out by the American Bar Association. One recent discussion caught my eye. One big law firm is offering associates the opportunity to take a paid year off. The catch? They only get paid a third of their salary. …
I am attending a bridal shower this weekend for a friend. She’s not a close friend, but I like her quite a bit, and wish we did spend more time together. I’m in a bit of a dilemma as to what to get her for a gift. The bridal shower doesn’t seem to be themed …