I’m reading what I consider the best book on achieving financial well-being. It’s called The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco. Let me preface by saying this book has 121 Amazon reviews of which 110 of them are 5 stars. There…
Money Monday: Personal Assistant
I know this sounds frivolous during a recession (yes I believe we’re still in a recession), but I hired a personal assistant. I have been talking non-committedly about this concept for years. Wouldn’t it be great to have a personal…
Money Monday: Subway
For the past gazillion years, I’ve been extolling the virtues of the packaged Lean Cuisine trays: convenient, tasty, cheap. My term Lean Cuisine was really a catch-all for the microwaveable meals I subsisted on since grad school. I loaded up…
Money Monday: Amazon vs the Public Library
I don’t take advantage of the San Francisco public libraries even though we don’t live too far from the Main library across from City Hall and the Chinatown branch. In fact, I’m a member of the private Mechanics’ Institute in…
Wanted: Cheap Flights
1. I’m seriously delinquent on my posts, trying to catch up. 2. I deserve some major karma. 3. I know a gazoogle of New Yorkers read my blog. 4. So I need some help finding a cheap flight. HELP!! I…
Money Monday: Don’t Quit Your Day Job
I’m feverish and sick. Trying to function even though my eyes are bloody red and I’m severely congested. Yesterday I had lunch with a friend who’s starting up his own company; he also has a full-time job that has nothing…
Money Monday: Cash for Cards
Have I got a dealio for you today! Cash back for all those gift cards you don’t want. Gift Card Granny is a comparison website that tells you who will give you the most bang for your card. What’s even…
Money Monday: Sell Stuff
I discovered the best places to sell your clothes and books. Until recently, I had been selling my clothes at Crossroads Trading Co. on Fillmore. They always take a few items and I feel they pay more than the high-end…