Women are inherently maternal—raised to put others before self. This is the cost... I think I may be broken. Not the quirky, cute type, but really cracked, unable to compartmentalize my desires from those of the people I love. I don’t stand up for what I want because I often lose sight of what that … Continue reading Are You Broken Like Me?
I had a conversation with my former financial advisor when the markets were crashing back in ’08. I asked him to give me an estimate, his best, ostensibly educated guess when the market might turn around or at least stabilize. He assured me it would be soon. The credit default scandal had already been exposed. … Continue reading The 5% Factor in Finance
I’m looking to buy a new home in Northern California. I peruse Redfin 5xs a day, (and yup, I’m OCD about real estate), then send links of homes that spark my interest to our real estate agent. This agent quickly and efficiently sold our last home a few years back. She made $81,000 on the … Continue reading The Problem with Realtors
Saas Apps that Screw You or Why U Can’t Get that House, that Job, those Tickets… I’ve been house hunting on REDFIN for over 5 yrs with no luck. The homes I want are either too expensive, a flat-out ripoff, or an offer is accepted within 24 hrs of listing. We’ve bid on 5 houses, … Continue reading SaaS Apps that F**k You
