What does “success” mean to you?
I had an excellent comment on my post: Do you ever feel guilty for being successful? from Stacking Pennies (a long-time favourite blogger of mine), and I also had a long Twitter co
Annoying Things People Do on the Subway or the Bus
I actually don’t mind taking public transportation. I know some people think it’s demeaning, degrading and/or only for people who can’t afford a car, but none of
Investing Series: What are operating margins and why do I care?
This is a part of the Investing Series. ——————————————————- OPERATING M
When you have to leave friends behind and go your separate ways
There have been two friends in my life, whom I am sad to say are just not compatible with me any longer. This is not indicative of all my friendships, but sometimes you have to cut
Inexpensive beauty tips to help save you money
What I personally spent on beauty 2012 = $1646.99 or $157.56 a month 2011 = $1385.57 or $115.46 a month 2010 = $1287.40 or $107.28 a month 2009 = $411.65 or $34.40 a month Hmm. Som
No one should be more interested in YOUR money than you!
Or a least, that’s the way it should be, don’t you think? If you are someone who has always had someone else take care of your money for you be it your parents, your sp
I am not saving money just to deprive myself of things
It’s not that I have some sick desire to hoard every penny I have and never spend my money like some Scrooge McDuck. I am not that person who can’t spend money on buyin
China: The Middle Way – Organic Foods and Why What We’re Eating Matters
I am still not sold on China in all of its aspects, but it does make me very happy to hear that there are Chinese people who feel differently about the way things are done in China
Investing Series: What are profit margins and why do I care?
This is a part of the Investing Series. ————————————————- Let’s care about ma
The best times of the week and year to buy clothing
As a general rule of thumb, go just as the season is ending, as retailers need to clear seasonal stock! The following information comes via Time Magazine. Best day ever: December 2