Monthly Archives: July 2012
Latrines’ Galore
Today we’re talking about some sweet unconventional housing, hardwood floors, and figuring out how much rent each housemate should pay. Dear Splitwise, I am trying to arbitrate a living situation for my daughter and want to share some thoughts. Your … Continue reading
Marketplace Fairness Act – Who Really Wins?
There is a bill going through the Senate right now called the Marketplace Fairness Act. It’s a bill that will force online companies like eBay and Amazon to collect taxes on all purchases, regardless which state they are shipping to. Currently Amazon only … Continue reading
Saving the World, One Microwave at a Time
In today’s Dear Splitwise, we consider the troubles of a super-intense treehugger who lives off-campus with his roommates (and their girlfriends). Dear Splitwise, I live in an student-style apartment with 3 roommates, and we all have separate leases. The only … Continue reading
Take (time) off with TestFlight
If you’re like me, you probably have this interaction at least once a month: It’s 11:30 pm. You’re unwinding after a grueling day of coding. Cue cell phone. CEO: I just met [VC/Angel Investor] and I need to show them … Continue reading
Back in February, JC Penney launched an aggressive new ad campaign
Four months later, sales are tanking.
Fridge Overlord
Dear Splitwise returns this week to settle the issue of shelf space in a fridge that is owned by a roommate. This is common in places like Europe, where household appliances being included with a rental isn’t necessarily the norm. Hi Splitwise, I … Continue reading
Divvying Up the Dishes
In this week’s Dear Splitwise, we return to the question of how to split shared items that one person will keep when you eventually move out.
