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Doing my civic duty

Today, I’m not at work. I have jury duty. I have to admit, I’m pretty excited about it, but I’m also pretty sure no one wants me on their jury. Why? Well, I’m a lawyer who has worked in criminal litigation, medical malpractice, and products liability. My parents also own [...]

So, who went shopping today?

It’s almost 10 am and I’ve been at work for two and a half hours. No shopping for me today. Well, I bought bagels for those of us stuck in the office today, but I don’t know that those count.

Did you go shopping? I’ve got a number of coworkers who hit the [...]

Late deposits

My apartment complex is pretty relaxed when it comes to rent payments.

Almost too relaxed, if you ask me.

Rent is due on the first of the month, as is true with most apartments.  We also get a grace period, like most apartments.  But our grace period is a whopping ten days!  I’ve never needed a ten [...]

Favorite financial splurges

Yesterday, a few coworkers and I were talking about Thanksgiving dinner.  I’m going to what is being termed “Refugee Thanksgiving” – those of us stuck in town with no family, most of us government employees who have to work on Friday (since I was going to be in town, I volunteered so others could be [...]

Identity Theft, How I Love You So

No, I haven’t gotten my identity stolen.  I hope to keep it that way.  But on Saturday, I got the dreaded letter in the mail.  The one that says “Hey, we managed to somehow reveal your personal info, including your Social Security Number.  Sorry!  But hey, you can get a free credit report at annualcreditreport.com, [...]