“And then there were the wife bonuses”
If one party in a relationship earns a paycheck, and the other doesn’t, how should financial decisions be made? When should either party need to …Read More
Category Archives: Money
Faulty work/life narrative 3: It’s all on mom
Like many people, I’ve been shocked by the news of Dave Goldberg’s death late last week. It was an utterly senseless accident, and regardless of …Read More
Money lesson 3: Money is a tool to build the life you want
I come from a long line of frugal people. Family lore says that, as a kid, I was asked what “expensive” meant. I said “it …Read More
Money lesson 2: The world doesn’t owe you anything
To my brilliant and adorable children: I started writing this as the littlest of you was sleeping in the Boppy seat next to me. He’s had …Read More
Money lesson 1: Live within your means. There are two ways to do that.
It’s money week on the blog, with an emphasis on money lessons I’d like to pass along to my kids. Of the various financial advice …Read More
Will your kids be better off than you?
We’ve been reading a lot of family stories lately. My grandfather’s short memoir is as good an American story as they come. His grandparents, who …Read More
My writing life: playing the long game
I’m working on my taxes this week. As usual, this triggers reflections on my finances, and hence my career. I had business income from 20 …Read More
Reader question: Pay off debt or keep the cleaning service?
Today’s reader question has to do with both money and time. The reader, who works full-time and has two young daughters, explains the situation like …Read More
How to keep the treadmill from becoming a very expensive clothes rack
Many people would like to be in better shape. Come New Year’s, gyms see an influx of new members. The problem? Many stop showing up …Read More
The life-changing magic of not tidying up
Here are some interesting things to know about Marie Kondo. When this young Japanese “cleaning consultant” comes home from work, “I greet the waist-high potted …Read More