13 Money Saving Tips for 2013

Don't you just love infographics? I do, especially when it is about money!  This infographic gives you some ideas of ways to save money to get started.  The best way to look at expenses are the yearly total NOT the monthly or weekly total. This gives you a LOT more perspective on how much you are spending.Here...

Bar Exam Neurosis

Let's be clear: I don't use my blawg to create a persona. I am true to myself, and am perfectly fine being super ridiculous and nerdy and cheesy. So I'm gonna drop some truth on you right now: when it comes to test-taking, I am a NEUROTIC BITCH. Not like, oh, kinda crazy and don't bathe when it comes time to take the test....

Day 1 of TBE in review....

Today was the first (half) day of the Texas Bar Examination. All things considered, I think I did okay. MPT wasn't difficult, only missed a few Texas civ/criminal procedure/evidence questions, and I left 15 minutes early.Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), leaving 15 minutes early meant I missed some Texas Bar Exam drama. Apparently one of the test-takers asked to go to the bathroom during the...

A Photographic Journey Through Nashville's City Cemetery

Nashville City Cemetery is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in Tennessee.  It was founded in January of 1822 and by 1850 11,000 souls were laid to rest in this beautiful necropolis.   The cemetery is home to many of Tennessee's prominent historical figures.  Two governors, 4 confederate...

What is FINANCIAL FORNICATION?

Here is a quick summary of my book, Financial Fornication. Check it out and share you comments or questions below.Tarra JacksonMadam Moneywww.MadamMoney.comFB.com/tarrajacksonenterprisesTwitter.com/MsMadamMo...

Trivial Pursuits

On a news item recently I see that author Hilary Mantel has courted controversy by insulting the Duchess of Cambridge. I'm not certain if her comments have been taken out of context but she has been heavily criticised in the media. It doesn't seem to have done her career much harm though. I understand that sales of her books have risen since the article was published. On that thought I wonder if I...

"Thank you for not opening the lights."

The StoryThey were roommates. The other one was getting ready for a party while the other was getting ready to sleep. So the former closed the lights as he went out of the room. When he reached the parking area, he realized that he forgot his keys so he went back to get it. He didn't bother to open the lights anymore since...

Bar Card #3: Giveafuck

I've discussed dontgiveafuck before. It's inspired my latest card. Good luck with the final pu...

Movie Review: The Awakening

I try to watch all the haunting movies I can find.   Many of them follow a very similar story arc and I am rarely surprised by them.  Not that this is a bad thing,  I love ghost stories and I enjoy them in all their permutations.  However, it is nice to find a haunting tale that is a little surprising. ...

Bar Exam Cards....Second Card

As promised, here is card #2 for all of you studying for the bar (or even considering it, because it's truly preemptive).&nb...

Kentucky Fried Chicken Rat Tail

Fast-food chains, like Jollibee and McDonalds, have been subject to urban legends. These stories only focus on the foods they serve to their customers. All of them tell that, These restaurants are filthy, serving their gross meals to their loyal buyers.Actually, one of my readers contributed one urban legend about Kentucky...

Cards in anticipation of the bar exam

As my fuse grows shorter the closer I get to the Bar Exam, I find myself having to excuse or apologize for my behavior more than I'm comfortable admitting. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like Hallmark makes cards that concern the bar exam. So I made my own.This is Card #1. More to follow. May God have mercy on our...

What you need to know about Debt Cancellation during Tax Time

Question: Madam Money, I settled a debt with a creditor and they sent me a 1099-C. What is a 1099-C and how does this affect my credit?Answer:  Good question.  A settlement is the acceptance of a partial payment of the amount of debt owed. The remaining amount of the debt is known as the deficiency balance. ...

Thanks for your responds...

Thanks for the responds, the customer we are purchasing their office building is (A Local Business Near You). We like to know if you have conflict, we will forward you the Letter of Intent for the Purchase for your review.Please forward us engagement letter to sign and furnish us with estimate for legal fees if you have no conflict.Best RegardItsuki HiroyukKodansha Ltd., Tokyo, Japan12-21...

How Valentine's Day Started with Naked Ladies and Dead Animals

It is time for my annual Valentine's Day Post.  This is my favorite post of the year because Valentine's Days origins are so interesting.  I hope you all have a happy Valentine's Day!My favorite thing about holidays are their bizarre origins.  Most of our modern celebrations have roots in old pagan traditions.  Valantine's Day is no different.  Its pagan roots are just...

Texas Hunger Games....I mean, Bar Exam

As the days run out, all I can think about is how I'm surely approaching my doom. Which gives rise to some excellent quotes from The Hunger Games:"Stupid people are dangerous." "Here's some advice: stay alive." "Aim higher, in case you fall short." At any rate, hope you enjoy my little piece of "sunshine," just...

Doña Juana Rodriguez Street Haunted House

The Doña Juana Rodriguez Street is located at New Manila, Quezon City. It was the old name of Broadway Avenue (near the building of Broadway Centrum - GMA). I don't have enough time to research and go to National Library to confirm if the author tells the truth about the article of Daily Express. I cannot say the story is real,...

Sad, but true....

The problem with having a law license in one jurisdiction while taking the bar exam in another....Oh? You don't think I'm smart enough to practice in your state?Motivation....lacking.&nb...

This is your brain, bar exam style...

I'm pretty sure this is self-explanatory. (Pray to the merciful 6 lb, 8 oz. baby lord Jesus for my everloving soul.....

Would YOU willingly vacay in BEL?

It's crunch time in BarExamLand, the magical place where unicorns and rainbows go to die. Incidentally, that's where my soul has also gone to die. But it could be worse...I could be taking the bar exam in Louisiana....which started THIS WE...

Kuntilanak: The Monstrous Ghosts of Those Who Die in Childbirth

The Kuntilanak is an extraordinarily malevolent spirit found in Malaysian folklore.  A Kuntilanak is the ghost of a pregnant woman who died in childbirth or died from complications resulting from pregnancy.  The Malaysian word  for a Kuntilanak is Pontijanak which means pregnant.  Kuntilanaks are usually...