I had a chance to use Uber the other day because I needed to be at work at 4:30am, and figured I could expense it anyhow. Best fucking cab service, hands-down. Download the Uber app onto whatever smart phone you…
Money Monday: Hospital Abuse
Recent articles in the NYTimes have indicated that inflated and inaccurate billing is happening across hospitals. The Obama administration has issued a strong and much-needed warning to hospitals and doctors about the fraudulent use of electronic medical records to illegally…
Money Monday: Weekend at Bernanke’s
Interesting and informative podcast on money and how the importance of money is predicated on its perceived value. The podcast delves into a period in time when Brazil had 80% inflation (gasp!) and how that problem was solved. The journalists…
Money Monday: Helpful Services
Here are two services I just signed up for. Haven’t used them yet. If you have, comment below. And feel free to comment on other services you can’t live without. Uber is a car service in SF and NY. You…
Money Monday: Gift Cards
I’ve talked about this site Plastic Jungle previously, but in the context of selling your gift cards. Goes both ways. Buy gift cards here and save. Want a new suit at Banana Republic? Buy a discounted gift card for 20%…
Money Monday: Vacation Grand Total $
We’re going on vacation! Does it seem like we’re always going on vacation or is it that I talk about it incessantly? Our vacation schedule looks standard to me. 2012 February – LA March – Austin May – NYC July…
Money Monday: Shop at Amazon
I did a handful of price comparisons yesterday. Before walking home, I popped into Walgreen’s and wrote down the prices of items that I needed. Here are a couple examples. Cerave $16.49 Biotrue lens solution $11.99 for one bottle Then…
Money Monday: Consumer Reports
For anyone who wants to check out Consumer Reports for the next couple days, feel free. I ordered it to get some comparison information for our HOA. But I’m cancelling it after the one month time frame is over – which is Thursday…
Money Monday: AirBnB
I feel like I write about AirBnB a lot. Another reminder that it’s pretty friggin awesome. To me AirBnB is easier than Vrbo.com because you can transact everything online versus Vrbo.com where you have to contact the owner, talk or…
Money Monday: Condo Dilemma
With San Francisco real estate picking up, I’m constantly asking myself what I should do with my condo. I’ve never had a problem renting it. I currently have a wonderful couple living in it now with a nearby resident throwing…