Q: Why should we listen to you?
A: Fair enough, I get it. In the words of The Great Communicator, trust but verify. Use your own judgment–I’m no expert.
Here at Pinko HQ, we have lived for over a decade in one of the most expensive cities on earth on one non-profit salary, freeing up time for stay-at-home parenting, volunteering, and other adventures. In doing so, we avoided the hamster wheel, the golden handcuffs, and the status game. As a result, we get asked a lot about how we manage to do that and are stunned to find how many folks know nothing about their personal finances. We thought we would try to help out, but as the kids say, YMMV.
Q: Can I ask you for legal advice? See, I have this problem….
A: Whoa, whoa! Slow your roll there, slick. Comrade B is not your lawyer. Nothing on this site should be construed as legal advice. If you got a problem with the law, you best hire a lawyer who is licensed in your state and is not some shady, hiding-behind-a-pseudonym internet crank.
Q: Are you really a commie?
A: Nah. I’d say more of a soft socialist. I’m not against money, per se, and centralized economies seem like a terrible idea. That said, free markets and capitalism have never taken care of the poor and marginalized–not their health care, not making sure they have enough food or safe shelter, not their education, not… You get the idea.
I’m an American and I want my fellow Americans who are down on their luck to be safe, secure, and protected. We have immense wealth and material assets. To those who much has been given, much is expected.
I know people disagree. I’m good with that. We can work it out.
Q: I’m not a commie!
A: That’s not really a question now, is it? Still, welcome, you Capitalist Lackey! This site will have plenty of information that will be useful to you. After all, it’s not like I live in Sweden.
Q: You don’t seem to be taking this very seriously!
A: Again, that’s not really a question. You are correct. Seriousness is overrated. As a Groucho Marxist, I believe we could all use a little more humor, whimsy and glee in our lives. Lighten up, people. After all, it’s only matters of life or death. (Kidding! It’s mostly just about saving accounts, credit cards, and…life or death.)