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Posts in category "Money"

Moving woes

Dear Mel, My parents are selling our house and I am beyond upset. I’ve lived here for almost 10 years. I simply cannot imagine moving. How can I convince them not to move?? -Beyond Upset photo courtesy of Kevin Shorter Dear Beyond Upset, I’ve got a little story for you. My house is on the... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
July 3, 2010 at 1:00 pm
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On the job hunt

Dear Mel, My parents want me to get a job but I don’t know where to look. I also don’t want to get a job… It seems like too much work. I asked a couple of my friends but no one knows of anyone that will hire me. And none of my favorite stores are... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
January 18, 2010 at 8:56 pm
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Addicted to Starbucks... Oh, no

Dear Mel,  I absolutely LOVE Starbucks. I’m not a huge coffee fan, but I can’t stand driving past one of their coffee shops without getting a mocha, or a hot chocolate, or tea, or SOMETHING. But lately I’ve started to think I’ve been going there way too much! It’s eating up the contents of my... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
November 11, 2009 at 5:58 pm
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Desperate for dollars

Dear Mel, I never have any spending money, but I eat out with my friends a lot and I go to a lot of concerts and stuff. I don’t want to get a job, so how can I make money without doing that? -Pennyless Dear Pennyless, Well, if you really don’t think getting a job... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
October 8, 2009 at 11:46 pm
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"You don't understand, I NEED a car!"

Dear Mel, I’m getting my driver’s license in one month. My whole life, I’ve envisioned myself getting my own car as a gift from my parents. Anyways, my parents have now changed their minds. According to them, I don’t need a BMW. So, I need tips on how to convince them to buy me one... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
September 20, 2009 at 11:21 pm
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