by Brokepedia | Nov 21, 2014 | Bills
As you may know, I love haggling over bills. Well, “love” is a strong word. I should say, I don’t mind a little negotiating, and I sure as hell enjoy the regular, monthly discounts that come with it. Ever since I realized how easy it is to pick up... by Brokepedia | Nov 3, 2014 | Home & Apartment, Home decor
Don’t get me wrong–I like IKEA. Sure, it’s a pain to assemble a bed frame using only an Allen wrench and drawings of a humanoid creature. But it’s the go-to place for affordable furniture, and they have a lot of great stuff. But maybe... by Brokepedia | Oct 29, 2014 | Budget, Videos
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about my interview with director Adam McKay and NPR’s Adam Davidson. They worked together on a short film about income inequality, “The Unbelievably Sweet Alpacas.” It’s part of the new film series, We The... by Brokepedia | Oct 22, 2014 | Alcohol, Food, Restaurants
Warning: this is going to be the most hypocritical post ever. First of all, let’s address the fact that the words “foodie” and “buzzwords” are, themselves, buzzwords. Second, I hate the idea of being a “foodie,” but I’m... by Brokepedia | Oct 15, 2014 | Budget
So you’ve opened a retirement account. Maybe it’s an IRA, or maybe you’re taking advantage of your employer-matched 401k. Maybe both. Either way, good for you! It’s important to save money for retirement. But those accounts may come with pricey...
Managing your money is like going to the dentist or standing in line at the DMV. Nobody wants to do it, but at some point, it’s inevitable: you need to clean your teeth, renew your license, and manage your money like a grown-up.
