@Bocachica: I wish I could do pre-paid...alas...no.
I still love Tax Cat. The old school Consumerist at its best!
I just came across this article [www.courier-journal.com] on saving money with a prepaid phone and I felt like a smarty-pants becuase that's EXACTLY what I do. I cannot believe how much I'm saving after dumping my old contract. The other great thing is that it's the same quality calls, service etc. for much less cost.
As for disagreeing with your boss, it helps if your boss isn't an idiot, and actually values your opinion, even if he still disagrees after hearing it.
Awww, kitty!
I sooooo want that cat to do my taxes.
The 9-step program wants us to only spend 50% on must-haves?!? Clearly the author has never lived in California. 50% of my after-tax paycheck goes purely to rent, and I live in a shoebox in the ghetto.