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01 Jun 2016

Ye Olde Pizza Principle

Economics is boring. Very boring. In fact, to the people who have majored in economics, I salute you. All of those numbers, and graphs, and pie charts certainly make most people want to snooze. But there’s one crazy economic theory that is sure to make any person, an economics nut

Zack Daniel Schiavetta 0
18 May 2016

The Mystery of NYC’s Hidden Track 61

Beneath the Waldorf Astoria Hotel (301 Park Avenue), there lies a secret train platform only the prestigious, famous, and high ranking are eligible to use. Yes, Grand Central Terminal is where one would get off and get on all of the major railroads in and out of the City, but

Zack Daniel Schiavetta 0
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26 Feb 2013

Bus/Train Etiquette in NYC for the Fellow Broke-Ass Travelers

Just a little word of advice for the fellow broke-ass bus and train riders: There ARE actually a list of do’s and don’ts that may be useful to some or useful to others when it comes to riding the bus or train. These rules are also specific to NYC travelers.

Joanne Rae - Coinless Wanderer 0
03 Oct 2012

Dating In New York Can Be A Bitch Y’all

Coming from a sweet, idyllic little town in North Carolina (seriously, my hometown’s slogan is “The Friendly City by the Sea”), wading through the convoluted waters of the New York dating scene can be downright disheartening. If dating back home was a refreshing dip in the lake, dating in NYC

Patricia Scull - Patty the Pauper 0
24 Feb 2012

Broke-Ass Mom Survives a Travelling Partner

With my husband travelling quite a bit lately, it’s got me thinking how does a Broke-Ass Mom survive without her Broke-Ass partner?  (I also think about all you single parents out there, and every day I have a new found respect for you, really, you should all be proud of

Jennifer White - Mommy No Bucks 0
23 Sep 2011

Broke-Ass Mom and Mass Transit 101

Now that you’re car-free, mass transportation should be your new best friend.  If you’re not careful, what was once as easy as “hop on and hop off” can now be the most miserable thirty minutes of your day. The goal is to not get a standing ovation as you and

Jennifer White - Mommy No Bucks 0
06 Feb 2010

Short People on the Train

Short people’I am watching you.  That means you’yah, you, short lady.  You probably don’t think I can see you because I am taller than you.  Well, around 5’8” if you must know.  And you are what, maybe 5 feet?  Interesting.  My sister is 5 feet tall so maybe I am

Christine Witmer - Sparing Stringer 0