Things have a way of happening to my cell phone. It gets dropped, it gets hurled, it gets sat upon, it gets lost between the car seats, it breaks. Most recently, it was submerged in water. So it's off to the Verizon store for (yet another) new … [Read more...]
401(k) Vesting and Changing Jobs: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
June 2, 2006 by
A 401(k) vesting schedule is a common way for employers to provide an incentive for employees to stay on-board for more than a year or two. For the uninitiated, 401(k) vesting is when an employer makes a contribution on your behalf into a … [Read more...]
The Vicious Psychology of Spending
June 2, 2006 by
In the movie Boiler Room, Ben Affleck’s character spouts out that “Whoever said money doesn’t buy happiness doesn’t [expletive] have any.” Maybe, maybe not. But more than we often admit, money and psychology are inseparably fused. For … [Read more...]
20 Free Things To Do This Weekend
June 2, 2006 by
Looking for ideas to get the most out of your weekend without spending a dime? Here are some ideas. A bit cheesy, but nevertheless a reminder that the best things in life really are free. 1. Drink icy cold water on a hot day 2. Watch the sunrise 3. … [Read more...]
