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Apartment Rental Bust?

An article in the WSJ yesterday projected that, while rents continue to increase, the overall rental market may be cooling as the housing market continues to rebound. Exactly! Now is the time to put the brakes on the home search…

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Alcohol Binge

Did anyone read the article in the WSJ last week on the unhealthy concentration of bacteria on cell phones? It reminded me of my high school biology class and testing the amount of fecal coliform bacteria we found around the…

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Affirmative Action: Addendum and Life Lesson

I was reading an essay in the Wall Street Journal about affirmative action and the research-based negative results that occur as a result of mismatching. To summarize, the whole process ends up being more destructive than constructive in that students…

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Fashion Friday: Shopping for Men

Guys, this one’s for you. Three online subscription clothing services featured on WSJ.com. Trunkclub.com OutfitEZ.com Bombfell.com

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Money Monday: Choose to Save

Found this site through the Wall Street Journal. I’m always drawn to interactive calculators, particularly this Ballpark E$timate one because I got a Congratulations message when I finished. Check it out. It should help you determine how much you need…

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Why Your Parenting Skills Suck

I’m always a bit bummed to hear when close friends are pregnant because I know that our friendship will forever be altered. Parents stop being who they are and devolve into secondary beings whose lives are ruled by these little…

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Fashion Friday: Linda Rodin

I read an article about Linda Rodin in the Wall Street Journal and have become an instant fan because she’s so low-key and naturally gorgeous. “I haven’t worn makeup since I turned 30, except for lipstick which I never leave…

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Feeling Blue with the Flu

I’m STILL sick. I must have the flu. I wake up every morning feeling like I got beat up the night before—even though I go to bed before 10pm and wake up at 7:30am. Can’t wait to kick this thing….

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How to Avoid Fecal Coliform Bacteria on Your Next Flight

There’s a great article in the WSJ today about all the disgusting germs on a plane. I’ll summarize some of the key points. There’s bacteria all over the bathroom surfaces in planes so don’t just wash your hands, also use…

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Money Monday: Savings Accounts

I’ve got your back when it comes to credit cards, but now I’m soliciting advice, shopping for the highest rate on a savings account. Anyone got one? I currently have the majority of my cash parked in Smarty Pig, the…

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