I live in Chicago, one of the world’s greatest cities. Every summer, there are almost too many concerts, festivals, and special events. But you know what? Wherever you live is pretty special, too. There are so many great places, all over the country. And your town has parks, museums, and special events, too. Your tax… [Read More]
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My favorite app: Best Parking
Today’s blogathon assignment is to write about my five favorite apps. I’m not sure I have five favorite apps, nor do I have time to look up a bunch that look interesting. Instead, I will post about my single most favorite app, which I already wrote about for Chicago on the Cheap: Best Parking. Yes,… [Read More]
Money Smart Week: Money, careers, and literature
This semester, I’m teaching a class at UIC on business, finance, and American culture. It’s a lot of fun to teach, and (I think) the students get a lot out of it. The class has started making their final presentations, and the first batch was really good. Three of the books assigned are The Jungle,… [Read More]
Money Smart Week starts tomorrow
Tomorrow is the official start of Money Smart Week, a program started by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. This year, it runs from April 20 to 27 and includes events throughout the Chicago area at libraries, schools, and businesses. The goal is to teach people how to manage their money. We here… [Read More]
