Monopoly: House RulesHow would you like to play Monopoly and have half the rules change after the first hour? And you don't find out the rule changes until then. The utilities can now charge 10 times the former amount. Landing on Boardwalk will cost you $16. Marvin Gardens is now the high rent district. Yikes. But at least you know what the … [Read more...]
Surviving Cancer Has Its Benefits
I'm writing this article because of a request from a reader.I am a cancer survivor, but, thankfully, that is not so unusual anymore. As my dear sister-in-law says, we belong to that exclusive club that no one wants membership in. Yes, I know that's ending a sentence in a preposition, but I don't care. You see, that's one of the perks of … [Read more...]
Are You Leaving Cookies and Milk for Facebook?
Do you get the creepy feeling that Facebook is following you around on the web? Even after logging out of Facebook? Do you need to clear out your cookies? Here's what others think and what you can possibly do about it. Click here to link to TheBigPicture.Some people are concerned about Facebook and other social media sites collecting … [Read more...]
How Much Money Should You Have in an Emergency Fund?
Wow, 50% of Americans say they do not have an emergency fund to cover a $2000 expense such as an unexpected bill for car repair, home repair, a medical emergency, or legal expenses. Of course no one can predict those bills, that's why a person has an emergency fund. Yet cars do break down, roofs leak, and neighbors can sue. Many who declare … [Read more...]
The 10 Best Part-Time Jobs with Benefits
Most part-time jobs come with no benefits. That's part of the reason the employer has them. Here are 9 places with decent benefits. I took Barnes & Noble off the list because they seem to be having financial difficulties & might not be around for long.The list: JCPenney, Lands' End, Lowes, REI, Starbucks, Target, Trader Joe's, UPS, and … [Read more...]
Should You Go to the Emergency Room or an Urgent Care Office?
This article compares the costs, and more importantly lists what symptoms should send you directly to the emergency room. That list is from a physicians organization and is more helpful than phoning the emergency room in my experience. They always just say to come in they can't make a diagnosis on the phone. So print out that list & keep it on … [Read more...]