Save a "Latte" Money!
I happened to catch a news segment about how Starbucks is being affected by the recession and it got me thinking. First, I love Starbucks and if I could have a dream office, I’d...
Category: Self
Financial Savvy is Sexy in 2009
Did you know that women could not obtain a mortgage without a male cosigner as recently as the 1970’s, even if they were head of their household? Neither did I. Like most bank employees,...
In Fear of Being Laid off?
“I’m sorry but we’re going to have to let you go.” Unfortunately this is a sentence more and more people fear these days. Many employees at both senior and junior levels have had the...
Your Work is to Discover Your Work
“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.” – Buddha I came across this great quote yesterday and think it really relates to a lot...
Confessions of a Former Sub-Prime Lender
So most of us are to the point where we can’t handle hearing one more negative news story on the recession, failing banks or the bail out. Personally, I think we had it coming...
Favorable Job Market for Recent Grads?
Check out this post (written by Penelope Trunk, founder of Brazen Careerist) which explains why there are plenty of jobs out there for young people. Trunk claims that the job shortage pertains to the older generation, not young talent....
Think Like a Bitch, Don’t Act Like One.
You’re a smart, passionate and talented woman. You rock at what you do and are not afraid to show it. When does being savvy turn into being bitchy? Is it bad to be a...
Shop thetiebar.com this Cyber Monday
I love online shopping because it is THE only way for me to shop like a guy-I go in, get what I need, and get out. When I go into a brick and mortar...
Thoughtful, Creative and Thrifty Gift Ideas
Goodbye Thanksgiving, Hello holiday shopping. I decided that instead of spending hundreds of dollars on ugly pajamas, sweaters or perfume that my friends and family don’t even like or want, I’m going to get...
What are you Thankful for at Work?
My stomach is already growling for tomorrow’s big Thanksgiving Feast! I know it’s a bit cliché, but I can’t go through this week without a posting something about gratitude. I am obsessed with...