My company is going to begin offering some different life insurance options, and as I was reading the memo I didn't really get some of the terminology, so I went to the Wik to read up about life insurance.

You know what I found out? Life insurance is complicated. I read the article twice and I was still like "bzuh?" Master's degree in organic ( Read more... )

Ugh. First day back after a long weekend, never a good thing. Happily things here at Geek Central are under control for once. And I just implemented Step One of my Grand Plan for Financial Improvement and Freedom From Consumer Debt. The Car of Hate will be paid off this week. I had always intended to get a new car as soon as it was paid off, ( Read more... )

I love Verizon ( Read more... )

So today I went to check my credit card statement. Which I usually do every month but haven't done in a couple. I never use my credit cards, but I always check because in the past, somehow magically charges have appeared there for services I never wanted or signed up for, because that's how they get you. They call you on the phone or send ( Read more... )

This morning I met with a trainer at the gym. Now, I won't be having personal-trainer sessions continually, it's too pricey. But my gym (Lifetime Fitness, aka the Palace of Fitness, and it is indeed a palace) offers all members a few sessions with membership so you can get set up with a good beneficial workout ( Read more... )

Sooooo...yeah. I've been pretty quiet this week, huh? Haven't posted since Monday ( Read more... )

Well, guys, I'm retiring. I've struck it rich ( Read more... )

Boy, LJ seems chatty today ( Read more... )

Today is a good day ( Read more... )

Is it just my imagination, or is it getting harder and more irritating to deal with various utilities/bills/credit cards/insurance companies/whatever over the phone? Am I just getting more crotchety in my old age, or is it actually becoming more aggravating ( Read more... )