I could not agree with you more. It took me way too long to figure out that it is in debt consolidators best interest to drag out your debt as long as possible so they can continue collecting steep fees they're smart enough to front-load. It can be scary dealing with debt collectors in theory but in practice I've…

Thanks. I got the inspiration to write this column when I was filing papers at municipal court after getting sued by one of my creditors (I entered a debt consolidation program after falling behind on my credit cards, something I do not recommend at all).I was thinking, "People really are at their most vulnerable and…

Thanks. I got the inspiration to write this column when I was filing papers at municipal court after getting sued by one of my creditors (I entered a debt consolidation program after falling behind on my credit cards, something I do not recommend at all).I was thinking, "People really are at their most vulnerable and…

Who would you like to see featured in this column? This is going to be a tricky one, because I want to talk to people who've been open about their money problems. I sure as shit don't want to pry and have people say, "That's none of your business." So if you have ideas for future subjects by all means share them with…

Who would you like to see featured in this column? This is going to be a tricky one, because I want to talk to people who've been open about their money problems. I sure as shit don't want to pry and have people say, "That's none of your business." So if you have ideas for future subjects by all means share them with…

The idea is not to only showcase people who've had agonizingly terrible traumatic experiences with money but to highlight the central and often painful role money plays in the lives of entertainers and everyone, really.

The idea is not to only showcase people who've had agonizingly terrible traumatic experiences with money but to highlight the central and often painful role money plays in the lives of entertainers and everyone, really.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Me too, cause I really like Barry and this really couldn't be dumber or worse.

Me too, cause I really like Barry and this really couldn't be dumber or worse.

Oh I've seen it. Maybe I'll write it up for Dispatches From Direct To DVD Purgatory. It certainly is a weird one.

Oh I've seen it. Maybe I'll write it up for Dispatches From Direct To DVD Purgatory. It certainly is a weird one.

This subject matter really fascinates me, which is why I write about it so extensively. By this point it should be pretty clear that I write about my obsessions, and not necessarily what's big in the culture at any given time.

Hey Caillou Ate My Face Off when I was writing this I definitely knew I was walking a fine line.

To be fair, the word "silly" is in the title of this feature. That should give you a sense of the content.

To be fair, the word "silly" is in the title of this feature. That should give you a sense of the content.

I thought about doing the New Danger but for some reason the musical My World Of Flops entries are far and away the least popular and well-read, especially those involving hip hop. 

Bout half a day. It's short. But torturously written enough to feel much longer.

Bout half a day. It's short. But torturously written enough to feel much longer.