see more Very Demotivational That’s some title, isn’t it? I bring up the subjects of child support, lesbians, and low pay because these issues were cited in the lamest excuses I’ve ever heard for either refusing a job offer or quitting a job. Later, we’ll go over the virtues of working, but right now, I just [...]
Money Lessons Learned from a Dead Bird
October 18, 2011 By 4 Comments
The other day, I noticed a dead bird about 2 or 3 inches from the edge of a step leading into my apartment building. It was small, brownish-gray, with yellow specks in its feathers. When it caught my eye, I paused. Although I had no previous interaction or relationship with the bird, I felt compelled [...]
What To Do If You Think America Is Going Down the Tubes
October 7, 2011 By 4 Comments
Let’s give the media a round of applause for scaring the crap out of Americans. Bravo, Fox News! Well done, CNN. I appreciate all you do. *finger guns* Perhaps the colorful, hyperbolic adjectives used to describe the American economy are fitting. However, I ain’t worried about it. Financially speaking, I’m better off than I’ve ever [...]
How Ex-Cons, Illegals, and People With Bad Credit Find Jobs
August 30, 2011 By 7 Comments
Your employment options are limited if you’re a felon, undocumented worker, or financially irresponsible. If you fall into either or all of these categories, it is possible to find a job. So, how does a malcontent like yourself convince someone to hire you? It’s easy, really. Hire yourself. People Who Don’t Pay Their Bills I [...]
Financial Wisdom From An Unexpected Source
August 18, 2011 By 16 Comments
Learn to say “Yes, if…” instead of “No, because…”
Although Gingrich was referring to bipartisan negotiations among our currently dysfunctional and ineffective federal government, the message can be applied to our personal finances and even our everyday lives.
The 7 Sorriest Excuses for Being Broke
March 8, 2011 By 5 Comments
I’ve legitimately been called a lot of things: smart, selfish, compassionate, nappy headed, beautiful, ample bosomed. (I’m just kidding about that last one.) In writing this blog post, I’m slightly concerned that “heartless” will be added to the list. Humbly do I ask your forgiveness in advance. Okay. Enough with the pleasantries. Too often we [...]
Uncommon Advice That’ll Change Your Life
March 1, 2011 By 10 Comments
There are times in your life when a beloved possession is destroyed through no fault of your own. You worked so hard for it. You yearned too much for it. You sacrificed your soul for it. And then, some a-hole ruins it. On occasion, there is hope for redemption. Here’s a brief recountal of the [...]
Adults Say the Darndest Things
November 1, 2010 By 4 Comments
In the early 1980s, shortly after the discovery of AIDS, I told my mom I’d never get married because I didn’t want to give my husband asthma. Well, children aren’t the only ones who say the darndest things. With election day looming, it’s never been more evident to me that it’s adults who say the darndest [...]
Should poor people build emergency funds?
October 24, 2010 By 18 Comments
The simple answer to that question is “Yes.” You think just because your income’s low you are excused from socking away money for a rainy day? You are not. I understand there are people in this country who genuinely don’t have the means to save a dime. However, I seriously doubt that number is as [...]
What Effect Does the Government Have on Your Money?
February 25, 2010 By 17 Comments
As is often the case, a spark of inspiration ignited inside me when I heard something stupid. It’s no secret I’m socially liberal and fiscally conservative. There are times when the twain meet. Tell a conservative these days you’re liberal, in any respect, and they immediately wax on about how Democrats are ruining this nation, [...]
