Getting the hell out of Dodge

Posted by Sorority Snob | Posted in New York City | Posted on June 29, 2010

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Moving is difficult. Flatrate claims they will make the process easier. We will soon find out…..

Get Money

Posted by Sorority Snob | Posted in Finances | Posted on June 9, 2010

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About a week ago, I was looking at the Retire My Way website (part of the ING Direct and Sharebuilder group) and my friend looked at the screen. In amazement she asked me, “Are you planning your retirement?”

Hair Oasis

Posted by Sorority Snob | Posted in Beauty, New York City | Posted on March 11, 2010

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So I’m getting into this “Bitches on a Budget” book and trying to implement this sage advice into my life. I’m up to the section that discusses grooming and maintenance and was surprised to see a section about one of my obsessions, Phyto hair products.

Budget Beauty

Posted by Sorority Snob | Posted in Finance, New York City | Posted on March 4, 2010

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I miss New York City. Living, working and learning to play in Brooklyn has made a trip to Manhattan a big to-do. I almost miss the days of schlepping to work daily during the Wall Street rush hour. Almost. In Manhattan, everything is a block away, or if you’re talking about Starbucks, every 10 yards. How I miss my daily mid-afternoon Starbucks trip, and my lunchtime trip to Borders, or a random moment of shopping. And just like the song says, “Everywhere you go, Duane Reade.” Everything a person can ever want, located all on one little island. So naturally after my day of training in Manhattan, I went for a little walk. Looking to do nothing in particular except check out the scenery. Just to see if it was the same as I’ve left it. After a little window-shopping, I found myself in the personal finance section of Barnes and Noble…