Just tidbits about money and finance.
From the monthly archives:
Reader Paula asks:
So… did your netbook actually RUN Quicken? I’d heard that the funny resolution means some applications won’t run at all.
I’d be OK with not having several years of data available at the same time on the netbook, personally. I’ll be happy to have one current year’s data at a time, actually.
First, let’s review [...]
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Over the holidays my sister made us shepherd’s pie. While I was in San Francisco last week, she made it for me again. It is really tasty stuff and easy to make. It’s also fairly cheap too. Boyfriend usually doesn’t eat meat at home, but he ate the meatarian shepherd’s pie my sister made and [...]
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NYTimes has an article about modifying child support due to uncertain economic times.
A man who had been laid off from a factory said he managed to find work at Mets games, but for less pay, $9 an hour. Another man, on the verge of eviction, begged for a break from his $315 monthly payments.
“Last week [...]
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$500 for plane tickets
$250 for hotel (2 nights)-boyfriend
$250 for car rental (5 days)-boyfriend
$30 gas-boyfriend
$60 parking at airport
$25 lunch on Saturday-boyfriend
$45 pies for presents-boyfriend
$60 drinks with friends-boyfriend
$20 burritos for lunch
$20 wine for present, snacks-boyfriend
$70 dinner for 4 on Tuesday
$20 lunch at airport
Expenses paid by someone else:
Monterey Bay Aquarium admission
California Academy of Sciences admission
De Young Museum admission [...]
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A couple of days ago, Moom asked, “Does the higher air flow reduce fuel consumption?” with regards to K&N filters.
I had to double check this with my boyfriend who tinkers with his car. Higher air flow reduces fuel consumption indirectly. By feeding more oxygen to the internal combustion process, you get more complete burning of [...]
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The press release is here.
Attorney General Peter J. Nickles announced today that the District has filed suit against CashPoint, a money lender that issues consumer loans by securing a motor vehicle title. CashPoint is operated under the Virginia based corporation, Dominion Management Services, Inc.
The District’s suit alleges that in making loans to DC consumers, [...]
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I had an interesting experience at Advanced Auto Parts.
I wanted a new air filter. The one I wanted was a Purolator version for $12. But there was a K&N version for $50. I couldn’t understand why that one was so expensive. It couldn’t possibly be that good, or could it?
The salesman at the store demonstrated [...]
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I read in a book somewhere that birds call out “I’m here. Where are you?” And that is generally what we hear them tweeting all day long when it’s not general bird song or mating calls. All day long they let the other birds know where they are.
I was reluctant to [...]
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One of the benefits of working for a large company is that they offer free financial education courses and advising through a third party company.
A few nights ago, I had my first money coaching session. I don’t think of it as financial advising since they don’t offer specific investments as suggestions, but they talk about [...]
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It’s been a while since I did a link roundup. I apologize since I’ve not been reading blogs lately. But these I thought were great enough to post for you.
Charity Contest – Enter yours!
Eating in LA on $67 a week
Is Anybody Listening? – I can’t watch. It makes me cry.
No rental allowed? – Gosh I [...]
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