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Front Page: CEOs at Bailed-Out Banks Increase Their Perks
- The good times are still rolling for CEOs at bailed-out banks: they received huge perks last year while taxpayers footed the multibillion-dollar bill. — Washington Post
- Afghanistan will hold a runoff presidential election on Nov. 7 following allegations of fraud that tainted the previous results.
Awkward! Boyfriend Wants Her to Chip in For Wedding Present For People She Doesn't Know
Thanks to a reader with an issue (sorry, reader!), we have an awkward scenario for you that she needs you to weigh in on.
My boyfriend and I have been together for about a year and a half. I've met his family, I know his friends and have become friends with many/most of them as well, and things are really going well with us.
Sunday Confessional: He's Obsessed With Getting Rich Quick!
We're scouring the juicy (but anonymous!) secrets posted on Truu Confessions and letting you weigh in. This week a confessor shares the money-problem getting between her and her man.
"This guy I'm seeing is obsessed with get-rich-quick books and tapes.
Do Tell: What Do You Do When Asked to Donate at the Store?
If you've been grocery shopping lately, I'm sure a cashier has asked you: "Do you want to give $1 to fight cancer?" (Or educate children, or help the homeless?)
When it happens to me, I feel like I have to say yes or risk seeming like I'm taking a stand against those causes. Wouldn't everyone in line think I'm a cheap, heartless shopper who cares more about blue cheese and white wine than saving the world?
A Do or a Don't: Buying Condoms in Bulk
In this economy, saving money where you can is a no-brainer, which is why buying in bulk is a smart investment — you'll always need toilet paper and detergent, right? But what about buying condoms in bulk? Is it a do or a don't?
Dear Poll: Are You Having a Hard Time Keeping Up With the Joneses?
When you're watching your spending, it can be hard to continue the lifestyle you were accustomed to, especially if pinching your pennies wasn't necessary before this economic downturn. And since I know how hard staying on budget can be, I'm curious to know if being money-conscious is affecting your social life. So tell me ladies, are you having a hard time keeping up with the Joneses?
Dear Poll: Would You Move Back in With Your Parents?
Living on your own as an independent woman is something we all strive for, but what happens when you just can't afford to make ends meet? I know moving back into your parents house isn't ideal, but for some it's the only option. So ladies, tell me, if you needed to move home until you got back on your feet, would you consider it?
Would You Borrow or Lend Money to Your Significant Other?
Most of you agree that lending money to friends is a bad idea, but what about lending money to your significant other? As we all know, times are tough — even for celebrities — so it makes sense to ask the person closest to you for help if need be. But is it a surefire way to jeopardize your relationship?
Group Therapy: Who Should Pay?
Tomorrow night I have a date with a guy I've seen casually a couple of times before. We've always hung out in a group setting, but tomorrow night it will be just the two of us — he suggested dinner and a movie.
I'm really excited to go out with him, but the problem is his hours at work have been cut way back, and I know he's been struggling to make ends meet.
Relationship Protocol: Are You Fighting About Money?
I wasn't all that surprised when I read in the April issue of Glamour magazine that 43 percent of couples fight about money. When you're having to learn to love the simple life again and cut back on your frivolous spending, it's easy to be on edge — especially if your money woes are ruining your sex life!
Of course this recession is affecting everyone differently so tell me, is money a topic of conversation that lends itself to an argument these days?
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