Ring in the New Year the Right Way
With 2018 in the rearview mirror, it’s time to focus on your 2019 goals. Whether you want to actually stick to a resolution, or you’re…
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New Year’s Resolution: Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle
The new year gives you an opportunity to start fresh. Although you can create new goals at any time, establishing a start date of January…
How to Budget Based on Your Values
In my early 20s, I had a fresh degree in creative writing and was working 50 to 80 hours a week filling out market research…
How to Host Your First Thanksgiving Without Going Broke
The first year I had enough space, I eagerly volunteered to host Thanksgiving for my family. I love to cook and hosting a great party…
Affordable Alternatives to the Trends We Love
As a 22-year-old living in a society where my peers constantly post their luxurious vacations, trendy workouts, and fancy meals online, I struggle with the…
Why You Need to Start Saving Now for the Holidays
The holidays are a big deal in my family. Every Christmas Eve, my parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins gather together to have dinner and exchange…
Plan Your Fall Budget in 4 Easy Steps
Fall is absolutely my favorite season. The weather gets a little crisp, the autumn baking (and pumpkin spice latte season) begins, holidays start rolling up,…
How to Stop Relying on the Bank of Mom and Dad
When I started working after college, I was broke. When I found out I needed a root canal and a crown — to the tune…
Strapped for Cash? Don’t Cut Giving Out of Your Budget.
When I first started living on a written budget, keeping track of each and every expense in an Excel spreadsheet, I found every aspect of…
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…
