How To Start a College Fund
Saving for college– Where do you start? Should you start now? We demystify the process in 5 simple steps.
Saving for college– Where do you start? Should you start now? We demystify the process in 5 simple steps.
Hi Amy, I could really use your sage advice. I’m trying to decide whether to honor this commitment I made or back out quick, like a bunny. I’m an actor/singer/creative type living in a major metropolitan city. I’ve been cast in a great play, a…
Henry’s been listening to NPR, again. “What’s happening with the economy?” he asks. Then: “What’s an economy?” Before I can explain or attempt to explain, Henry has a more pressing question: “Will you be able to buy me Legos?”
I’m not happy about the economy, needless to say, but I’m really looking forward to this year’s Christmas. We won’t be buried under mountains of presents, but we’ll be together, and that’s pretty great.
A new mom returning to work after maternity leave weighs two job offers: one that would allow her to work from home and one that would require daycare.
Trolling for some good news this week—an exercise in futility if there ever was one—I came upon the news of a new Benetton ad campaign. Colors of Domestic Violence features models made up to appear bruised and lacerated (while still being thin and fashionable).) Boy,…
Is it wrong to accept a job knowing you’re going to look for something better? What to do when you accept a job for all the wrong reasons.
Amalah answers one of her most frequently asked questions… how do you find meaningful part-time work that allows you to have that elusive work-life balance? Where do you start?
I started a new job and found out I was pregnant, all in the same week. NOW WHAT?
One of the “joys” of home ownership is all of the unplanned ways in which you get to spend extra money! And it’s making me question my life choices.
I have to confess that whenever I consider writing about the presidential campaign, I get nervous. I’m worried that my ignorance will show itself, that I’ll get some detail terribly wrong and my readers will sniff, “Excuse me, Ms. Bradley, but if you read a…
Starbucks is hosting their 2nd annual Coffee Break on Thursday, March 15th. Between 10 and 12 noon all Starbucks stores in the US and Canada will be giving out free Tall cups of coffee. To find a store near you turn around and there it…
Me and Geoff Vuleta, CEO of innovation consultant Fahrenheit 212, Alpha Mom’s strategic partner So, we have our financial projections, presentation materials, prototypes ready and walk in for our first meeting. Our host comes out to greet us, but is rushed and immediately starts out…
We’re doing something a little different this week for a variety of rather boring reasons (but mostly to accomodate for my spectacular laziness), and spreading the questions out over a few days instead of posting one massive novel-like column on Wednesdays. And yeah, I KNOW,…
Admit it. You’ve Googled an ex-boyfriend from time to time. But what if he KNOWS you’ve Googled him? Amalah explains the blah-blah-talkspeak of online identification.
Can this bag be saved? The answer is most usually: DEFINITELY YES.
We’ve already given you tips on how to start a family budget. We are following up with five easy steps to help you stay the course!
Hey Amy, I’ve been reading your blog for a few years now and though I check your site a bunch of times each day, I usually don’t comment. This is the first time I’ve emailed you, too. Hey, I’m sorta shy! But I’m hoping you…
Take up whittling. Now that millions and millions more toys have been recalled, I think it’s safe to say that all of our toys are made of poison. The only thing left to do is chop the maple out back and get to whittlin’. Henry…
Dear Witty and Stylish Amalah, Aack! You’ve gotta help me! I am 36 and way too old to not know how to dress myself properly, but old enough to know when it’s time to go crawling for help! My husband and I want to go…