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Company? What Company? Mar. 01, 2022
"I've been in business with a friend for three years now — at least I thought I was in busin... Read More
Tasting Rooms Sep. 28, 2021
As the pandemic and wildfires subside in California, tasting rooms begin to host more people indoors... Read More
Your Clients Don't Have Money: Should You Lower Your Fees? Aug. 31, 2021
"I work in a service business where I bill by the hour. "Because I work out of my home and have no o... Read More
Are You Falling for These Financial Tricks? Aug. 11, 2021
Dear Readers: It's the rare person who doesn't occasionally fall into some poor financial habits tha... Read More
Fourteen Rules for Billing Clients Jul. 20, 2021
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a column with "25 Rules for Better, Happier Clients." I frankly thoug... Read More
This Woman Faces $165,000 in Fines for Three Trivial Code Violations: Sandy Martinez Is Challenging the Exorbitant Penalty for Driveway Cracks, a Storm-Damaged Fence and Cars Parked in an 'Unapproved' Manner on Her Own Property Jul. 14, 2021
The town of Lantana, Florida, is demanding that Sandy Martinez pay $165,000 in fines, which is nearl... Read More
Consulting With a Designer? Jul. 10, 2021
Once in a while someone will call or drop by our office to coyly ask how we work. Most folks think ... Read More
Bank Overdraft Fess Are a Trap for Those Who Can Least Afford it Jul. 07, 2021
It's an ironic fact of life that people who live on the financial edge must contend with certain exp... Read More
Stop Paying for Things You Don't Need Apr. 12, 2021
A big coordinated garage sale in my neighborhood gave me a surprising wake-up call. It's one thing t... Read More
Government Workers 'Free at Last' Jun. 27, 2018
Rank and file government workers won big over union bosses Wednesday, when the U.S. Supreme Court ru... Read More
How to Pay for National Parks Nov. 09, 2017
If you assume that anything the Trump administration does is bad, you will be right more often than ... Read More
Sanctuary Hospitals: Who Pays the Bills? Jul. 13, 2016
Medical bills are pushing more Americans into severe financial distress, even if they have insurance... Read More
Retailers Don't Need Another Regulatory Handout Jan. 07, 2016
Benjamin Franklin said there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. But I'd like to a... Read More
Nevada Showdown: All Hat, No Cattle Apr. 15, 2014
Nevada cattle rancher Cliven Bundy and his well-armed supporters forced the well-armed federal gover... Read More
The Trouble with Prepaid Debit Cards Mar. 10, 2014
If you are hoping that one day soon I, your humble columnist, will find the error of my ways and fal... Read More
Net Listings Can Cause Trouble Jan. 12, 2014
Dear Ms. Lank: In Florida, is it legal for a real estate agent to offer a contract for a certain pri... Read More
Paying Your Subcontractors a Percentage of Profits Nov. 19, 2013
"My husband and I have a small consulting business. "We want to hire someone as a subcont... Read More
The Airline Industry's Fee-for-all Dec. 03, 2012
Big news, holiday travelers! American Airlines has a new family deal for you. If you and the kids ar... Read More
