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Cents and Sensibility

10 Things I Wish I Had Known Were Tax Deductible

Much to the delight of my parents and therapist, 2011 was pretty steady for me. I didn’t get married or have any... more...

Cents and Sensibility

You Should Maybe Do Your Taxes. MAYBE.

I’m a bad, bad girl. As I write this, I have a giant platter of sushi in front of me and some... more...

Cents and Sensibility

A Dating and Investing Guide for the Risk Averse

Dating is an investment. You invest your time, your money and, most importantly, your emotions. The more of each you put in,... more...

Cents and Sensibility

Protecting Your Four-Legged Loved Ones

I’d like you to meet Honey Honey and Chiquitita, named after my mother’s favorite ABBA songs. Honey Honey and Chiquitita Dacuma Honey... more...

Cents and Sensibility

The Perils of Flash Sales

I bought these rain boots from ideeli the other day. Never mind that it had been 70 degrees and sunny for the... more...

Cents and Sensibility

Making Financial Resolutions – and Sticking to Them

Hello, everyone! Welcome to my personal finance column, Cents and Sensibility, where I will provide weekly doses of sensible financial advice in... more...