Does your area have good public transportation? Mine doesn't. Because I live in the boonies. It's literally five miles to the nearest gas station or convenience store. The only thing within walking distance of me is a sketchy trailer park filled with … [Continue reading]
Financial Breakdown
I was contemplating the question, "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" and I starting thinking, "Wait! Where am I now?" Here's the breakdown of my finances... The Man With No Name style! The Good: cash, checking, savings, assets, etc. … [Continue reading]
Free Sample #1: Dove Deodorant
We all love free stuff. While supplies last, get a free sample of Dove's new Ultimate Clear Smooth Cashmere deodorant (click on the slip labeled "Free Sample"). It claims to go on perfectly clear, I personally can't wait to test that! … [Continue reading]
My Struggle With Emigrant
I remember reading in some financial blog or other (I have no idea which one, as I read about a billion), that the high-yield savings accounts come with a hidden price: low-yield customer service. It makes sense - the less people they have to employ, … [Continue reading]
Why I Left School
Last month, when I was packing up my on-campus apartment and trying to unload my extraneous stuff, I avoided people for the most part, as much as I could. Everyone kept asking me the same questions, over and over again. Chief among them: "why are you … [Continue reading]