My initial reaction was that the advice wasn't quite right, but I clicked through to see if there was more substance to it. No, you pretty much quoted the whole thing except that the blogger got the suggestion from "Microsoft service network money" - whatever that is.

Thank you, Melanie. That is the most useful infographic I've seen. I eat a lot of salads and this is an easy way to mix it up. Making Winter #13 this week.

I think the important takeaway is that 1099s are not needed. I think sometimes freelancers think of themselves as employees. They are not; they are business owners. The IRS expects them to act that way.

Agree with shut-it; it's not needed. As a freelancer, you are a sole proprietor and simply total all your income on Schedule C.

I totally endorse this. I do this but not with recipes like those in the article. Instead, if I there is a recipe I make repeatedly, I measure out an additional 3 or 4 recipes worth of dry ingredients to have on hand into separate baggies and store them in the pantry. It could be for baked goods or it could just be…

I've had a memory foam mattress for years that I love, but I couldn't seem to find a pillow that worked for me. My pillows needed replacement and I was, once again, searching online catalogs and I ran into a lot of praise for latex pillows. I did a little more research, and they did seem to be highly recommended.…

I've had a memory foam mattress for years that I love, but I couldn't seem to find a pillow that worked for me. My…

Someone mentioned the Marpac in a post a couple of months ago (you? kat? someone else?) and I got one to replace the inexpensive Homedics I was using. It's awesome. Thanks to whoever recommended it.

Someone mentioned the Marpac in a post a couple of months ago (you? kat? someone else?) and I got one to replace the…

Cumin is optional? Not in this house. :)

My first thought was that the hamstring stretch with the female figure in a skirt was NSFW. But on second thought even in slacks and even if a male, I'd have to ask them to knock it off if it were one of my staff.

Oh yeah, I forgot about Reply All. Especially annoying when I was not the right person to include in the first place, I have directed them to the right person, and yet I remain on the distribution list into eternity. Aargh.

"...don't feel guilty for not replying to a dozen random pitches from unknown companies..." Do people really reply to these?"

I've learned on the work front when declining a request (inevitably,to take on more work) that an effective approach is something like: I won't be able to do that. What I can do is xxx. (Or alternatively give them a name of someone who probably could help them.) I think it strikes the balance you mention. I need to…

I call shenanigans on #6. Only 10% don't wash their hands? From decades of observation in public bathrooms, I think the figure is much, much higher. Of course, I don't count wiggling a couple of fingers under the water for half a second as hand washing. So, maybe that actually falls into #7.

I'm not an HR expert; I just know what I prefer. But it sounds like you have done the right thing by adding the info in the summary. It covers your bases for those hiring managers that don't read cover letters, and you can be more brief about it in your cover letter and focus more on why you are interested in this…

I've been doing a lot of hiring the last couple of years. I expect a cover letter, because the customization it allows can tell me why this job and why now. It can also offer context about odd things on the resume such as frequent job changes. (Yes, if the resume shows 5 jobs in a row lasting less than a year, I want…

Yeah. I totally read the headline as "Space out while studying..." Made sense to me.

I highly recommend the fund method too. Some banks allow you to designate sub accounts (mine does but I've never tried it.) Alternatively, I use an Excel sheet with columns for my funds (property taxes, auto repair and replacement, insurance, vacation, Christmas, etc.) Here's why: one of my funds is for home repair…

Your story reminds me of the employment agreement the CPA firm I worked for decided we should all sign. It was so restrictive that one co-worker sighed, "I read this as prohibiting me from even doing any housework." It was pretty clear that the terms were far too broad to be enforceable. Other than that comment none…

Haha. Out-of-shape grandmother here. So, while I admire the ability other posters are showing, small simple things can also save cash. Thanks to youtube, I easily replaced my flappers and levers on the toilets.

I suppose that could work in some situations. But not with a 3 hour difference between the time the food is done and when she gets home. No matter whether she delays starting or if she stops it at the end of the cook time, there is a food safety issue. - although the delayed start could work if she was cooking…