I am an Olympics junkie, I admit. I’m thrilled that it won’t be in Chicago, and I think that the IOC’s demands on cities are unreasonable and unfair. I also love the pageantry, the heartwarming human drama, and the hard work of obscure athletes in obscure sports. As I writer, I love something else: the… [Read More]
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I’m on Pinterest now
I’m not entirely sure how this Pinterest thing works, but I’m on it now. The thing that is so exhausting about social media is having to learn new things all the time that may or may not stick around (Friendster, anyone?) just to make sure I stay in front of readers and editors. If it… [Read More]
Dummies in a Day Giveaway
My publisher, the wise people at Wiley, have a new e-book line called Dummies in a Day. To promote them, they are holding a $500 giveaway. I don’t have ebooks included, as I’m not sure I have any topics that could be learned in a day. But while you are over at Dummies.com, you could… [Read More]
Paying for College: The Cost of Textbooks
Most new college students are stunned by the cost of textbooks. I know that when I arrived on campus, back in the olden days, I was thinking that a textbook would cost $15 or $20 – you know, like a good hardcover at a regular bookstore. And I was sure I could get them even… [Read More]
Guest Post: Saving For College While Your Child Is In Diapers
Craig Guillot is the author of Stuff About Money: No BS Financial Advice for Regular People. The end of this month will mark the first year of life for my first born child and my first year as a father. Along with feedings, diaper changes and the joy of watching her grow, I’ve placed a… [Read More]
