You’ve heard a lot about the possible health care reform and what it might change as far as our expectations of the government’s role in our lives; but let’s breakdown some of the things you may miss in the news.
The many faces of Bill
In all the heated debate about the principles behind the possible reform, [...]
As if moving house weren’t emotionally or physically taxing enough, one of life’s most stressful processes is surprisingly financially taxing, thanks to incidental costs that many residents don’t consider.
Whether you are moving across the country or just down the street, realizing some of these hidden costs will help you avoid them, saving money and stress.
My nana is a brilliant woman: she was one of the few women at NYU in the 40’s, held jobs in the early heydays of advertising, and then worked diligently for public welfare in NYC for thirty years.
Nearly eighty, she’s still sharp, and, even though she’s far swifter with the internet than my mom, she’s [...]
The scenario: you have instituted a budget, cut costs, sacrificed, and even recycled a lame movie title for an article, all in an attempt to make ends meet. You do not qualify for help from the Government’s Making Home Affordable plan.
Simply, you have been doing everything in your power to pay your mortgage on time, [...]
I’m Stephanie and I’m the new Community Intern at Thrive. Though I’m very interested in personal finance, my background is in education. I specialize in community-based education, providing high school and college students with opportunities to test out their classroom knowledge in the world outside school. I also conduct research to help [...]
When grown men shout accusations in the middle of presidential addresses, or jump on stage during someone’s acceptance speech to slur that another person deserved the award—well, it’s a good time for a little chat about manners.
Don’t underestimate the power of polite behavior on the road and in the workplace. What if a brush up [...]
Every year, as shoppers hear those sleigh bells jingling in every New York City department store and trim their waist-high trees, I scoff. Really, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, I tell myself.
But then it is Thanksgiving. And then it’s a week into December. And then two. And finally, the funny Christmas cards on every drugstore [...]
This is a guest post from Manisha Thakor. Manisha is a rising voice in the area of women and money. As a Harvard MBA, CFA, and former portfolio manager and financial analyst – hers is a voice you’ll absolutely want to listen for. If you enjoy this post, please visit her site Manisha’s Money [...]
A few timid people, who fear progress, will try to give you new and strange names for what we are doing. Sometimes they will call it ‘fascism,’ sometimes ‘communism,’ sometimes ‘regimentation,’ sometimes ’socialism.’ But, in so doing, they are trying to make very complex and theoretical something that is really very simple and very practical.
Among [...]
It’s not personal, it’s strictly business; but within the year you may notice some significant changes your relationship with the bank.
“We’ve known each other many years, but this is the first time you ever came to me for counsel or for help. You never wanted my friendship. And, uh, you were afraid to [...]
This post was written by Stephanie Cuellar Butler, Contributing Writer on September 30, 2009 
