In honor of Independence Day, we asked around for the best things about being single and independent. Here’s the top ten! 10. Hooking Up “Kissing total strangers when you’re out at bars or on dance floors. No names, no numbers exchanged, just random frenching.”—Sonia “Ahh, guiltless, shameless flirting with strangers.”—Jocelyn 9. Being Selfish “Planning for […]
Lee Siegel ran an op-ed last week explaining why he defaulted on his student loans, and why he thinks today’s youth should, too. This is terrible advice. Please do not default on your loans. Please do everything you can not to default on your loans. His reasoning boils down to some pretty malodorous narcissism, like […]
I have been in a long-distance relationship for six months with a guy I’ve known about two years through work; we’ve seen each other in person for what amounts to a month during vacations and we talk daily via Internet chat and video. I’m in my late twenties; he’s in his early thirties. I really […]
There are only four days left before the start of Hanukkah and only eight days left before Christmas. And we bet you could use a little extra cash to buy gifts. Our list will get you some money with little effort. Most of the things on the list will only take you a day to […]
This past payday, I was as excited about having the funds to bring home this season’s faux fur vest as I was about skimming 10 percent off the top and watching our savings account increase. And I have to admit, I’m pretty proud of myself for being responsible enough to make that deposit regularly – […]
Despite reports to the contrary, the recession seems to be alive and well—especially if you ask those of us in our 20s and 30s who are still looking for jobs, and who might have had to move back home. I know all too well what that’s like. When I was 26, I returned from a […]
No matter how frugally you learn to live, there are still going to be some things you’ll want to splurge on, and that’s OK. I mean, this is a recession, after all, not a potato famine. You don’t have to give up all your luxuries or switch to low-cost everything; you just have to get savvier about making […]
In fun holiday news, a new type of investment company is popping up around the country. If you’re intimidated by the stock market, maybe you’ll want to invest in divorce proceedings? Or not. Two companies — Balance Point Divorce Funding in Beverly Hills and Churchill Divorce Finance in New York — let you contribute to […]
I’m amazed at how every time I walk out of my apartment, cash just seems to seep out of my wallet. So, this year, in a conscious effort to make my paycheck stretch a bit longer, I’ve been keeping a watchful eye on my miscellaneous expenses. Here are some common dollar drains I’ve found and […]
