How to Decorate for the Holidays on a Budget
My first Christmas as a functioning adult — meaning I had a job and my own shoebox-sized apartment — was going to be on the…
Understanding Your Health Insurance Options
Editor’s note: This year, the timeline for enrolling in health insurance under the Affordable Care Act begins November 1 and ends December 15. For more…
How to Find and Work with the Right Mentor
When I was just starting my career, I landed a job at a pharmaceutical company. It had thousands of employees and a gigantic campus, making…
How to Break Into a New Field (When You Don’t Have Industry Connections)
“It’s not what you know, but who you know.” This classic job-hunting saying has given me a lot of anxiety in the past. After a…
5 Lies We Tell Ourselves
After graduation, the world is your oyster. The sky’s the limit. You can get the greatest, most glamorous job, live in a chic apartment and…
Beyond the Gift Card: How to Be a Better Secret Santa
When I still worked in an office, I dreaded the yearly Secret Santa exchange. I’m not the Grinch or Mr. Scrooge, I just could never…
How to Get Through Holiday Travel with Minimal Stress
Two years ago, I moved 900 miles away from where I was born and raised. While it was absolutely the right choice for me, it…
Cutting the Cord: Alternatives to Cable That Will Save You Money
I’m a television addict. Whether it’s “The Walking Dead,” “Game of Thrones” or old episodes of “Rock of Love” (don’t judge me), I watch everything.…
Why You Need to Save for Retirement Right Now
When you’re a young professional, retirement can seem like a very distant dream. With student loans, car payments and rent, saving money you cannot touch…
The Problem with Service Trip Selfies
In high school, I volunteered in one of the poorest areas of Appalachia. If you are not familiar with the area, it’s one of the most economically challenged regions in the United States. While it used to be a flourishing coal mining hub, when the mines shut down, generations of people were forced into poverty.