Category Archives: Business

The Good Old Days of Banking

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Ken

A flashback to more idealistic times. Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture | 2 Comments

My First Someecard

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Ken

It’s funny because it’s true.

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The Budget Problem I’ve been trying to figure out how to manage a budget for almost a decade. When I was working through college, I purchased a copy of Microsoft Money 99 to categorize my income and expenses. I used … Continue reading →

Posted in Money, On the Radar | 10 Comments

Paying Off Credit Cards

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Ken

We’ve been working aggressively to pay off our cards over the last year or so. Running the numbers on our situation has led to some surprising insights about the potential of a debt-free existence. Let’s say you’re carrying the American … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Money | 6 Comments

Engage Indignant Fury

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Ken

Dialed 800-528-4800 for American Express and spoke to Ash (ID#: 52899) about our account because I noticed finance charges in the hundreds. Apparently, missing the payment deadline in January jumped our interest up from a 0% APR to _29.24%_. Oh … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Money, Personal | 6 Comments

Just too much…

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Sarah

I couldn’t resist posting these ridiculous products that I just came across in a pet catalog: Crate Bumpers People who buy this don’t realize they are just giving their puppy something else to chew. Next, a Puppy Play Gym Right, … Continue reading →

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Kay Jay

Posted on February 12, 2007 by Ken

It starts with a glance at the crackberry a little after six. Usually my favorite time of the day to spend reading, thinking and soaking in anything I can find that has nothing to do with web 2.0. It’s always … Continue reading →

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Making up for December

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Ken

A dear friend whom we missed very much during the holidays poked me today: is this thing still on? Are we dead? I told her we were just busy, which is stupid: of course we’re busy — who isn’t busy? … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Family, Geek, Newark, On the Radar, Our Story, Personal | 1 Comment

After the Jump

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Ken

I’ve never resigned from a job before. The experience was a little surreal, even while I was having the conversation with my boss. His look of shock helped, though. I wasn’t looking forward to it at all. I have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Faith, On the Radar, Personal | 6 Comments

Before the Jump

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Ken

Darryl came by the old stomping grounds on his way to the color printer. “Hey Ken, you’re good with databases and web development, right?” “Sure, why?” “‘Cause Adam has a job he’s looking to fill. You should ask him about … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, On the Radar, Personal | 1 Comment