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Archives for March 2012

My Crap Jobs Taught Me How To Function in My Career

March 30, 2012

Throughout high school and college, like a lot of people in high school and college, I held a number of what I call "crap jobs." You know what I'm talking about - jobs that put spending money in your pocket, but that just basically suck. For some people, that's working in fast ... Read more...

Work

Thursday: Most and Least

March 29, 2012

Last week I went down hard with some kind of stomach bug at the end of the week and didn't manage to post my Thursday: Most and Least. But this week it's back! Feel free to use this weekly feature on your blog, just show me some good bloggy karma and link back to me somewhere in ... Read more...

Thursday: Most and Least

Savings Woes

March 28, 2012

Spoiler alert: I'm not going to make my March goal of adding $700 to my Freedom Fund. I knew that goal was a stretch when I made it, but I can't help but feel frustrated and disappointed anyway. When it comes to saving, I feel like I'm re-learning the rules of personal finance ... Read more...

Goals, Savings

I Dig You, Roth IRA

March 27, 2012

A couple of weeks ago Jeff over at Good Financial Cents put out the call to other PF bloggers to start a movement, a movement to educate others about the glorious Roth IRA. I immediately jumped on board. I love me some Roth IRA. So, in honor of my Roth, I decided to write an ... Read more...

Retirement, Savings

Inspiration?

March 26, 2012

Guess what?!Over a year ago my blog was listed as an "inspiration" on this website. I'm so flattered and humbled that my blog would be considered inspirational. Thanks again to all my readers for making blogging such a pleasure!Check out the list, because there are some other ... Read more...

Blogging

The Truth About Succeeding

March 25, 2012

I used to smoke cigarettes. And like most smokers, I absolutely loved smoking. I loved having a cigarette with some coffee, a cigarette with a glass of wine, a cigarette in the car. In fact, every single day, to this day, I have the impulse to pull out a cigarette every timeI get ... Read more...

Psychology of Personal Finance

Link Love: Stuff I Have in Common With My PF Bloggy Friends

March 21, 2012

The more I get to "know" other PF bloggers, the more I realize that we have a lot of stuff in common - besides liking to talk about money! So I thought I'd point out a few similarities I have with some of my favorite bloggers. If you've never checked out some of the blogs below, ... Read more...

Blogging

Collections: Fun Hobby or Hard-Core Money Suck?

March 20, 2012

I think I've mentioned it in passing here before, but I collect vintage handbags. Last Sunday, I popped into a great vintage/antique shop in Baltimore after a delicious brunch at the Golden West and found another beautiful bag to add to my collection (I'll be posting a picture ... Read more...

Favorite Things, Money Out

In an Alternate Universe, I am a Corporate Lawyer

March 19, 2012

Sometimes, when I've been having a bad work week, I imagine an alternate universe where I have a totally different job. A job that is basically the exact opposite of the job I have now. In an alternate universe, I am highly educated, make a ton of money, and don't have to care ... Read more...

Work

Want Great Customer Service? Do Business With One of These Companies.

March 16, 2012

No, this is not one of those "Best Customer Service in America" lists. Well, not officially. I have no actual data to back up the claims I'm making here. I've surveyed no one and have crunched no numbers. But since it's Friday and I feel like spreading some good Internet karma, I ... Read more...

Happy Customer, Shopping

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