Are you one of those people who has “good” things that are only for special occasions? Good plates, good clothing, good bedding, whatever it might be. Why are you saving it? Now, I realize you might be saving the china for a special occasion because it’s a hassle to clean and expensive if it breaks. …
Welcome one and all to the 20th Edition of the Carnival of Pecuniary Delights. First off, let me apologize for the lack of a Carnival last week. It was totally planned so we could publish the 20th on the 20th! Okay, not really. Apparently my calendar skills need work. Unfortunately, this meant that lots of …
Last week, a coworker in her mid-40’s asked me if I knew anything about mutual funds. While I know the basics of mutual fund investing, and I know specific stats on the mutual funds I own, I can’t say that I’m anywhere near an expert. Still, I asked her what she wanted to know. I …
I just made my fourth loan at Kiva. Kiva is an organization dedicated to micro-lending, allowing people to lend money to those living in poverty to help them create a better life for themselves. Lenders can choose from borrowers from around the world in all sorts of professions. I have loaned to two people …
There was an interesting discussion about money and gender on the Today show yesterday. The experts started out by stating that it costs more to be a woman – dry cleaning, shampoos, cosmetics, etc. I’m not sure that I agree. I think on average, this is correct. I look at my male coworkers and I’m …