Love and #YOLO Holiday Spending
The year I bought my boyfriend a 2008 Championship ball signed by the entire KU basketball team — and signed up with Amazon Mechanical Turk to pay for it.
An Open Thread About Really Good Presents
Earlier this week, Jenny Tolep invited us to share the worst gift we’d ever received (or given); today, I’ll open the thread to discuss the best gifts we’ve ever received (or given).
Three Stories About the Cost of Publication
Life gets more expensive when local newspapers close.
December’s Billfold LLC Update
It’s time for another Billfold LLC update, and let’s start with a number: $200.
What We Owe to Each Other (More Specifically, Family)
These days, my only active and very real financial concern is the one I carry for my family.
Throwback Thursday: All I Want For Christmas Is What My Parents Got: The Myth of the Merry Middle Class
I don’t know how anybody in my generation celebrates the season without a mountain of credit card debt, or at least considerable buyer’s remorse.
How a Communications Coordinator on Her Way Off the Financial Struggle Bus Does Money
Amy is a 30-year-old Communications Coordinator in Vancouver, Canada.
Billfold Book Giveaway Winners: Empire of the Fund
Thanks again to William A. Birdthistle for generously contributing copies of his book.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to tear off those financial questions.
Stocks With Benefits
Many companies offer special benefits to their shareholders — travel discounts, wine, and more.
Why I’m Constantly Returning to the Supermarket
At least once per transaction, I catch something — last week it was a jar of peanut butter, on sale for $3.99, that rang up at $5.49.
Talking to Dan Weissmann About His New Healthcare Podcast, An Arm and a Leg
These were people with good incomes and steady jobs, some people with really good health insurance, and all of them had stories that made me go “holy crap!”
What’s Worse Than Coal? These Christmas Presents
Seven years later and my dad’s present still makes me laugh.
Sidney’s Festive Film Review, Part Two
I was really excited to share this festive movie with Sid. Almost immediately, he made it clear that he wished I hadn’t.
Paying Money for the Funnies
I shelled out $1,125 on tuition for three levels of musical improv classes.
An Open Thread About Monthly Financial Goals
It’s the beginning of the month (or close enough, anyway) which means it’s time to discuss our monthly financial goals.
Why I Didn’t Legally Change My Name
Just to file a petition for a name change costs $435 in the California court system.