Whenever I talk to a couple who’s chosen to live off one income, I always hear the same defense — it gives them more quality time with our newborn/toddler, and if the stay-at-home parent took a job, much of his or her income would go toward daycare and work-related experiences. It’s a good argument and, […]

I’m currently working odd jobs on an on-call/contract basis, and, to keep track of my hours, I downloaded On the Job. It’s fun to watch my paycheck increase as I’m working on projects, but I feel guilty every time I stop the clock so that I can check my google reader or walk across […]