Archive for October, 2009
Smart Guys Ruined Wall Street
Huh? That was my reaction when I saw this in the New York Times today. Check out the article, it’s pretty interesting.
“One of the speakers at my 25th reunion said that, according to a survey he had done of those attending, income was now precisely in inverse proportion to academic standing in the class, and [...]
October 14, 2009
Tags: banking, finances, financial responsibility Posted in: Banking Accounts, Money News 
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Restaurant Coupon Put to Good Use
Normally I avoid cheap sushi, but last night I made an exception. I finally used that restaurant coupon I bought for $4.00 on Slickdeals. The coupon was worth $50 off the purchase of $100 at a local sushi restaurant (alcohol included!!).
So I called my friends and we went out last night for a great meal. [...]
October 14, 2009
Tags: a night out on the town, Cheap Thrills, Coupons, dinner, Food, fun, socializing Posted in: A Night Out, Cheap Thrills, Coupons, Food No Comments
Further Frugal Reading
I’m back! My freelance work took longer than I expected, but I’m finally finished and back to being full-time frugal. The work has put me 1/4 of the way to my savings goal, so I am very happy right now.
I was perusing the New York Times book reviews today and I stumbled upon a review [...]
October 13, 2009
Tags: book review, books, freegan, freelance, frugal vs. cheap, My Progress, reading, spending habits, tabs Posted in: Frugal or Cheap?, My Progress No Comments