5 Tips From a Nutritionist for Saving Money on Food
The reality of inflation didn’t really hit me until I recently found myself standing in the grocery store staring at green onions. A small bunch…
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How to Politely Decline Something You Can’t Afford
I spent my 20s trying to keep up with the Joneses. The problem was, I lived in New York City, where the Joneses were basically…
Hidden College Expenses: 4 Ways to Save
When I was in college, the start of a new school year always would fill me with excitement and anticipation. I wondered what I would…
Don’t Be Afraid to Invest, Even When Money Feels Tight
I get it, I really do. As an “elder” millennial who still hasn’t paid off all of my debt (looking at you, student loans), I’ve…
Why Everyone Needs a Financial Safety Net (And How to Start Building It Now)
An unexpected parking ticket in college was my first big financial slap in the face. When I was visiting a friend, I didn’t realize I…
Do Your Finances Need a Little Spring Cleaning?
As a child, I came to expect a frenzy of cleaning to begin in our home right after Easter. My mother would throw open the…
How to Meal-Plan For One (and Save Money)
When I started my career in public relations, I made a tiny little salary. To match my income, I lived in a shoebox of an…
Fighting Lifestyle Inflation: How to Save More When You Make More
Every time I get a raise (or let’s face it, even when someone finally Venmos me for drinks from two months ago), I feel like…
Moving to a New Place? 4 tips to Make it Feel Like Home
When I moved out on my own for the first time in my 20s, I was excited and a little nervous. On the first night…
What I Learned From My No-Buy Year
I stood in front of my closet at the end of 2019, marveling at how much stuff I could accumulate in one tiny apartment. How…
