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On A Call for Higher Wages for Adjuncts
So if college teachers are getting paid a pittance, why is tuition rising so fast? Where's all the money going? Fancy dorm construction?
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On Financial Archaeology
@grog Also, I really wish Intuit would come out with a new version for the Mac. I just know my Quicken 2007 for Mac is going to break one of these days. I've tried iBank4, but I don't like it. What do other Mac users use for personal finance?
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On Financial Archaeology
Oh man, you've got me beat. We're about the same age, but my oldest Quicken transaction is only from 6/21/97 ($18.85 at Texaco gas station). Quicken nerds unite!
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On WWYD: Free Chocolate! (In Exchange for Snitching)
Wait, people actually take bookstore books and magazines into the bathroom??? I thought only George Costanza did that. I'm guessing they're put back on the shelves? Yuck.
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On You Should Get That Checked Out: Some Considerations
Logan, RE: #6. If you're still grinding and haven't gotten one yet, you should think about an occlusal guard for sleep (maybe that's what the $300 was for?). You'll drool a lot and it can be kind of uncomfortable, but it stopped my grinding and wake-up headaches. Custom fit from a dentist are around $200-$300, but you can probably buy one at the drug store for around $20. Unless you were grinding during the day, in which case: tea, music and meditation.
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On I Have an Idea, Said Someone, Let's Sue Our Students
Related to student loans, but slightly off topic:is anyone out there able to make principal-only payments on consolidated federal Stafford Direct Loans? Every extra payment I make, even if I write 'Principal Only' on my check, goes to interest first, then principal (and the extra payments don't extend my due date). The promissory notes indicate that "All payments are applied in the following order: charges and collection costs first, outstanding interest second, and outstanding principal last." Does anyone know a way around this? It's such a crock of shit! (BTW, I took out the loans from 1997-2001 and consolidated them in 2002. My interest rate is 3.375%, so refinancing doesn't seem like an option)
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On How Things Get to Your Doorstep
@travelmugs I really wish Amazon and others would have an option where I can choose to pay a couple of dollars more, and wait an extra day or two to ensure that my stuff was shipped from a warehouse that treated their workers like humans.
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On Friday Estimate
Mike, was that shovel picture just for an example? Because I wouldn't recommend that flat edge spade to dig out cars. I would use a round tip shovel. The Home Depot folks would have good suggestions. I envy your commitment to volunteerism. Very cool.
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On Betting on Love, Leveling Up and Leaving Atlanta (Part III)
I like these posts, Amanda. Thanks for sharing. Regarding your goals - they're admirable, but as one of my old managers used to say, they must be SPECIFIC and MEASURABLE (emphasis is his, not mine). Goal #1 is good. But #2? How much more exercise. Maybe something such as Exercise 3 times a week for 30 minutes each. #3 is good. You should keep a list of the purposeful things you did each day so you can look back at month end and say, Wow, I did a lot! #4 - need specifics - e.g. Next time I'm feeling overwhelmed lying in bed, I will throw the covers off, put my feet on the floor and write down the last thing that made me smile (I know, easier said than done). #5 - how much more will you save? Good luck!
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On The Tiger Cubs Grow Up
I think it's kind of a crapshoot. My wife is the product of tiger parents, and now she's a doctor. But her 3 younger siblings, separated by 5, 7 and 9 years are progressively "lower-achieving." Is that because her parents were less tiger-ish as they had more kids? Did they become more 'Americanized'? Was it a case of first born, high-achiever syndrome? Or is it because parents don't have as much of an impact on their kids' personalities as they hope? (as I'm finding out with our 2 young kids). Her upbringing has impacted our parenting philosophies though. She mainly wants our kids to be happy and well-adjusted. I, the product of a divorced, non-tiger mom, want our kids to be number 1 at everything. (luckily for them, her philosophy is the dominant one in their upbringing).