Archive for May, 2008
Clarification Re: Things That Piss Me Off!
Some of you have disagreed with my post about food stamp recipients and that’s totally fine. But I feel that some of you may be taking it in the spirit that I am sitting on a high horse looking down on food stamp recipients. Let me clarify a few things.
1. My [...]
This Blog, My Articles and Your Rights As Readers
photo credit: Rich Anderson
I realize that from time to time there will be articles I write here that may be “controversial” and/or offensive, but keep in mind that I pay the hosting fees here, no one else. I encourage healthy discussions on topics you may disagree with and trust me I get enough [...]
Sallie Mae No Longer Consolidating Student Loans
Imagine my surprise when I call to get some information on my loans and what my payments will be once I finish my program, Sallie tells me they are no longer consolidating loans because the government tightening has made it no longer profitable for them.
From their website:
Private student loan consolidation
Thank you for your interest in [...]
Memorial Weekend Roundup @ PF Bloggers
photo credit: maxedaperture
I took a bit of a hiatus this week to attend to some personal issues but my fellow PF Bloggers have been busy cranking out great articles. Here are a few snippets for you to check out, read the rest at PF Bloggers or via the links provided.
Creating a Financial [...]
Memorial Day Sale @ Smartbargains
This happens to be one of my favorite stores for home furnishings, high end purses, high thread count sheets and duvets. Check out the current sale they have going on over the weekend and rack up!
Happy Shopping!
Memorial Day Promotions:
Extra 20% Off top trend Sunglasses - Ends 5/26/08 at 11:59PM PT
Up to an extra [...]
Please Welcome AJ To The Family!
photo credit: HiggySTFC
Well after 2 weeks of isolation, twice daily Clavomox, AD cat food and lots of love and attention AJ had his final check up yesterday and he has been cleared to integrate with our other two cats, Max and Scotch! He is such a sweet cat and managed to brighten my [...]
Things That Piss Me Off: Food stamp recipients pinched by high food prices
photo credit: ninjapoodles
I wrote about this last week but the continued coverage of those who receive food stamps is starting to piss me off. Forgive me as I am a bit hormonal, but come on! Food stamps were never meant to be the whole food budget, it is supposed to be a supplement! If [...]
It’s a Woman Thing: Men Are in Recession, Women Apparently Not
At first glance, I thought women fairing better than men in the recession is because we are naturally more resourceful and flexible in our careers but I was wrong. It seems that the recession is hitting men harder because male dominated jobs such as construction and manufacturing are on the chopping blocks while [...]
Financial Infidelity Revisited: 7 Tough Questions
photo credit: CJ Sorg
Given the divorce rate of 50%, I often wonder what women are doing when it comes to their money. Women are commanding a higher earning power today than ever in US history. What does this mean for the modern day marriage? Are prenups acceptable? Or do they [...]
Gas Prices On The Rise To $5/Gallon: How Will You Cope?
photo credit: crowt59
Paying $4/gallon is pretty much a reality for many of us across the nation right now as gas hit another record high over the weekend. We took a trip to NYC for mother’s day and it took $70 to fill up an almost 19 gallon tank! I gasped as this was [...]
