7 Cheap “Friend Dates” That Aren’t Coffee
The text from a good friend pops up on my phone late on Thursday, asking if I want to hang out this weekend. It’s on…
finance
Saving for Retirement Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
I always knew that I wanted to be self-employed. There are many benefits to running my own business, from spending more time with my family…
Step Away From the Impulse Buy: 4 Questions to Help You Cut Down on Spending
A few weeks before the New Year, I was doing a little house cleaning and found myself with two trash bags full of things to…
How to Recover From a Big Financial Hit
Technically speaking, I live below the poverty line, but this has never been an enormous problem for me, as I live in Southeast Asia, where…
Get in the Driver’s Seat When It Comes to Saving: How to Budget for a Big Purchase
Saving up for a big purchase can feel daunting. Paralyzing, even. How can I afford a new phone if I can barely buy myself lunch…
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 Handle a Rent Hike
Take a look at most major cities throughout America, and you’ll encounter at least one constant that’s impossible to ignore—rising housing costs. I know that…
The Complete Guide to Understanding Your Paycheck
My first “real” job was working as an intern. As a communications major, paid internships were rare, so I was thrilled I had landed a…
5 Simple Ways to Save a Little Extra
In my life, money is a hot topic. My friends and I often start discussions with “Man, if I could just have a little extra…
A Beginner’s Guide to Filing Taxes
When I graduated from college and started my first job, I felt like such an adult at tax time. I gathered my W-2 and my…