Advice

01 May 2010

How I Know I Am Not A Teenager Any Longer

After a week of teaching theatre workshops with high school kids I have begun to see myself in a new way.  There is nothing like spending some time with a teenager to make you realize how old you really are.  In fact, after this week, I feel as far away

Christine Witmer - Sparing Stringer 0
27 Apr 2010

Broke-Ass Financial Coaching: Shameful Spending

I am not a mental health professional or a therapist, and I am in no position to tell someone whether I think they are “addicted” to gambling or anything for that matter. In this case and in many cases I recommend clients seek professional guidance and support. If you feel like your spending in a specific area may be a problem then it is worth addressing seriously. Even if a professional tells you that you are not technically “addicted” to something, if you feel like it is something that is creating challenges in your life or keeping you from how you would like to feel or live, then look at it, confide in a friend, and ask for help.

Betsy Crouch - Coach $izzle 0
26 Apr 2010

Death of the Douchebag – Birth of the Penis Wrinkle

This is it.  I’m officially killing the term “Douchebag”.  I’m putting it to bed, retiring it, taking it out of circulation.  It’s had a good run….no, it’s had a great run, but it’s time is nigh. The word Douchebag is just overexposed; it’s lost it’s potency, it’s punch.  It’s like

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
25 Apr 2010

The Inescapable Thoughts of an Urban Dweller

I stepped outside my place yesterday in need of some inspiration, something to break up the drudgery of thoughts which collect in the time it takes for me to get dressed, stand in the elevator, pick what song I want to listen to on my mp3, etc. Because I happen

Rebecca E. - The Centimentalist 0
24 Apr 2010

Ransom Note To Neti Pot Makers

Dear Neti Pot makers, I have your business.  That’s right.  This morning I took it.  You may not have noticed.  This morning I realized that I don’t NEED a Neti Pot.  This morning I realized that no one needs a Neti Pot. A little history on how it went down.

Christine Witmer - Sparing Stringer 0
23 Apr 2010

4 Unspoken Rules of The Roommate Situation

Oftentimes, in the midst of broke-assitude, we find ourselves in a living situation that involves more than one person per bathroom and sinkfuls of dishes that “someone else” used but no one will fess up to. Most normal and reasonable human beings will have no problem adjusting to life under

Andrew Dalton - Aggressive Panhandler 0
20 Apr 2010

Broke-Ass Financial Coaching: Just Ask for FREE Stuff

I was 23 and I won a sales contest and the prize was reimbursement for electronics. I went to Best Buy knowing what I wanted to buy. I picked out what I wanted, a small tv, dvd player and a camcorder, yes this was a few years ago. I asked the sales guy, “if I buy these things here, what could you give me for free?” Now I have asked for specific things for free at times, like when I bought a washer and dryer, I asked for 3 dvds for free and they worked some magic on the computer and gave them to me.

Betsy Crouch - Coach $izzle 0
20 Apr 2010

How to be a Greener Broke-Ass

Sorry to say, this is not a how-to on becoming richer or increasing the amount of green in your wallet, though if anyone has any of those tips, feel free to send them my way. In honor of Earth Day (which is this Thursday, April 22nd in case you don’t

Alison Lambert - Half Price Headliner 0