Most people know that I majored in Economics. What most people don't know is that I also picked up a Masters in Procrastination. If something was fun, I would do it immediately. If something required work, effort, or attention - I would put it off until later. I became so good at procrastinating …
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99 Problems: Are You a Sort-Of Good Saver?
You may remember me (and other bloggers) mentioning the $999.99 giveaway. Believe it or not, the dollar amount is not completely random. There is a purpose for it. The theme of this giveaway is inspired by Shawn Corey Carter, a.k.a. Jay-Z. The inspiration comes specifically from the eloquent …
Fat Wallet Tuesday
Happy Mardi Gras to all! For those who aren’t familiar with this raging holiday, Mardi Gras is french for Fat Tuesday. Excluding the exchange of beads, there is a lesson to be learned here…Fat Tuesday refers to the practice of the last night of eating richer before the ritual fasting of Lent. I’m …
Are You A Mental Accountant? (Grand Finale)
Remember when Jeff Foxworthy came out with his unforgettable series, "You Might Be A Redneck?" It was a huge hit that led to book deals, TV shows, and enough riches to fund every redneck's retirement. The only problem with the series was that (although funny) it wasn't very educational - at least …
Are You A Mental Accountant (Part Deux)
Before you begin, make sure you read the first installment of Are You A Mental Accountant. In case you missed it, let me summarize. Mental accounting is tendency most people have to treat money differently depending on where it comes from. If you haven’t found yourself guilty as of yet, I will …
How Does A Flexible Spending Account Work?
In an earlier post, I brought up the awesomeness of Flexible Spending Accounts and displayed my n00bness for not setting one up. I wanted to go into more detail, before I forgot, for those who aren’t as familiar. With the huge medical terms you see while enrolling in certain employer programs, …
Ridiculous Money-Saving Tips
This is a guest post from Moneysupermarket.com. In these times of economic downturn, everyone is looking to save and every nickel and dime counts and many people try to cut back on the big expenses, such as cutting down on their living costs. Using a mortgage repayment calculator can help you to …
