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This blog is all about personal finance... with a personality behind it. Learn about the interaction of life and money including how to save some, how to make more, and how to be happy with what you have.
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How To Be Cheap (Or Not Cheap) In Québec City
This weekend, I was in Québec City with Beth, a woman I tutor in French. Her husband and her were kind enough to offer me the trip. Beth proceeded to pay for everything while on the trip (Tom stayed behind,......
Mission Moped Accomplished!
So remember how I recently accepted a part-time position as a desk clerk at an inn a couple miles away from my house? When the change is made from my current job to this new job, I will be saving......
Eight Things I Learned In NYC
First of all, thanks to everyone who was so supportive about my dropping a big bomb then going on vacation. I didn't plan it that way. I wanted to give my employer time to pass the news along to the......
Three Things I Learned Booking A Last Minute Plane Ticket
I'm not sure if I mentioned this yet but my friend Robby and I are flying to NYC for a long long weekend (a long weekend would be like a Friday to a Monday but we're leaving on Wednesday so......
In A Car Accident? Get All The Information
So, my friend Sarah got in a car accident yesterday. Don't worry, she's perfectly fine, and the car is running smoothly. But it needs some serious body work. Well, the rest from Sarah: "I was at an intersection turning left,......
Is Your Car Shuddering? Allow Me To Save You $60
I've recently found all be driving along the road, somewhere between 45 and 60 mph, and my car will start to shudder. The first time this happened, I called my friend Robby who knows a lot about cars. He told......
Wednesday Writer's Spotlight: Tom Walsh
For the next few Wednesdays, I'll be featuring writers I like and how they hone their craft, use the internet, get writing ideas from life, and rake in the dough. During a journalism career that has spanned 40 years, Tom......
Fashion-Forward Friday: An Awesome Gift Idea
One of my friends got her boyfriend the best Valentine's Day gift I've heard about in awhile. It's thoughtful, not something that's limited to this holiday, and something you can either give as a gift or just keep for yourself......
Shameless Promotion: The Zonked Sunday Night Edition
My Saturdays have become full in the last few weeks, which is good from the standpoint that I am making more money and in general growing my little business. On the other hand, by Sunday I am completely exhausted and......
Shameless Promotion: The Avoiding Wrapping Christmas Gifts Edition
I've been done my Christmas shopping for over a week but the chore of wrapping still looms over me. The good news is there is plenty of fun things online to keep me nice and distracted! 32 Things You Can......
Test-Drive Your Dream Job With A Vocation Vacation
While listening to the Satellite Sisters podcast today (it was an encore performance), one of the sisters was talking about her plans to go on a vocation vacation, which is where you get to test drive a career for a......
Sarah's Travel Special: Part 2
Jetsetter Sarah guest blogs about her most used travel tips. Missed the first part? Read Part One here. Food: Here is where I tend to cut the most corners while traveling. I buy snacks at a local grocery store, and,......
Sarah's Travel Special: Part 1
You may remember Sarah's life-changing guest post on tutoring for extra money (It remains one of my most popular posts to date). I've been telling her she should blog and she emailed me this fabulous guest post. Enjoy (Part II......
Fourteen Things I Learned In Las Vegas
I am sitting in the hotel lobby, waiting to head to the airport. I don’t have quite enough time to go on a new adventure but since I’m feeling a little reflective, I might as well pen a few things......
Leaving Las Vegas
I'm leaving LV today. It's too bad; I could get used to this place. In short, a vacation well spent. Here are a few photos. Back to the regularly scheduled program at Breaking Even soon!...
Travel Tip: A Free Guide For Your Opinion
My friend Bailey brought some Las Vegas guide books when she flew in and we've used them a lot of the week. I had heard of and used Zagats a little before but nothing to this extent. (Examples: Best rated......
Vegas Update: Day 5?
I'm having such a great time on my vacation. Thanks to those of you who are continuing to read the blog while I'm in Las Vegas. I appreciate it! This has been one of those times where I only realized......
How To Pack Light
When I studied abroad in college, I schlepped a huge backpack-o-stuff to Europe. I could hardly pull it through the airports myself it was so full. I was afraid if I didn’t bring all those things with me that I......
Vegas Update: Day 1
It was an interesting day involving shopping, walking around, and people watching. The favorite was Paris. (Sarah and I both studied abroad in France.) Tonight, we are going to spend the whole evening at the Bellagio. Here are some photos......
Viva Las Vegas!
Holy cow, has it been a long strange trip. I'm working on finishing today's fashion-related post so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, the view from my hotel (much different from the New England suburbs!)....
