Just tidbits about money and finance.
From the monthly archives:
When my sibling asked me for a bridge loan last week, the only way for me to help was to take out a balance transfer for a low APR. But then my sibling emails me and lets me know it’s not needed anymore.
Well I’m now wigging out about a large balance transfer request in process. [...]
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Many years ago when I was underemployed and living hand to mouth, a fairy godmother dropped $2K into my lap. I had missed a car insurance payment and been dropped by the insurer like a stone. I had to buy into Maryland’s state auto insurance for bad brownies, but it would cost me more than [...]
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There’s only one more thing to add to my Craigslist Rental Scam post.
The realtor with whom I spoke was very nice. The next morning I got an email back from the scam artist about being in Africa on mission, etc.
I contacted the realtor once more and let her know that I got this email back [...]
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Mrs Micah was our lovely hostess for the evening. She had on her jaunty cap and met us in the basement of The Brickskeller. It’s an institution in DC that holds the record for the most beers available.
In attendance:
Brian of Building Wealth Together
J. Savings from Budgets are Sexy
Craig from BudgetPulse
Mike from CleverDude
Mrs Micah
myself
I had a [...]
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Don’t get me wrong. I love Craigslist. One of my cousin’s was on Craig Newmark’s original list in San Francisco a great many years ago. Craig got me a job in 10 days upon my return from a backpacking trip to Europe. I got a new mixer and a buffet for cheap. I sold some [...]
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If you were following me on Twitter, you’d know that I got some more good news last week. My boss held a call for her far-flung team and announced the annual raise strategy for the company. Not surprisingly, there’s not going to be any COLA increase for people this year. Instead only the “highest-rated” analysts [...]
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I floated out an advertisement on Craigslist and to a private social mailing list. I got some good responses and next thing I know, I’m showing the place in a right state on Saturday afternoon to a friend of an acquaintance who lives in the neighborhood.
I cleaned up the fridge, kitchen and bathroom, and found [...]
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I need a clue into Ben Bernanke’s brain or be a fly on the wall of an FOMC meeting.
In Virginia, I have to pay out simple interest on a security deposit if my tenant stays more than 13 months in my rental unit. The renter I have selected wants to stay for two years, though [...]
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I got a happy call today from my boss. I was nominated for an award at work for being a stellar brownie. It was approved by upper management and I’ll be receiving $1500.00 on my next paycheck. After taxes and 401k deductions, I should end up with about $800-900.
The question for you is:
Should I snowflake [...]
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I am a worry wart. I’ve always been this way. I embrace it because I’m not changing. I’ve *tried* to change and the best thing I can do is accept it and deal with it in a positive way.
Now David at MoneyNing has a great post about How Not to Worry About Money. (Hat tip [...]
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