Like many people, I was struggling with inflation and an increasing cost of living. So, what did I decide to do about this financial shortfall? I started cleaning my dining room, of course.
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Loud, But Not Proud
At work, I walk in and holler at people, literally. Don’t worry, it’s expected of me. That’s the culture of my workplace. There are some very loud people.
The Break-Up
Two years ago, I went through a really rough break-up. I had been in this relationship for eight years. Like any long-term relationship, we had our good and bad days. Toward the end, it was brutal.
Who Reads the Small Print?
How many of you have gone into a store for shampoo or a pair of fuzzy slippers and left with a new utility company? Not many, I bet.
You’ve Quit—Be Sure That’s What You Want
After several talks with my employee about her inconsistent work schedule, she decided to quit. She regretted it almost immediately.
Dear, Baby J.
Dear, Baby J.
Even though you won’t see the outside world for another month, when you arrive, you will hear bedtime stories from your Mom and Dad about savings and stocks and investments, oh my.
From No-No to YOLO in Two Short Years
Remember when almost all financial advice explained ways to get out of debt and to save money? Now, a YOLO mindset has taken over.
When a Cheapskate Encounters a Windfall
What happens when a cheapskate like me comes across a financial windfall?
Offering Help Nobody Wants
Like many aging parents, mine never need help. With anything. Ever.
Slow the F&@k Down
In all my years of director-level work, I have never been asked to slow down. It’s always been: Speed up. Go faster. Off the cliff. Now, do it again
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