Tipping 101: Everything You Should Know About Leaving a Good Tip
When my husband first moved to the United States from Australia, he was utterly confused by tipping culture. He didn’t quite understand who to tip…
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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…
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…
Getting to the Heart of the Holidays: 5 Ways to Have a Minimalist Christmas
I was taking the first sip of my Starbucks soy latte last month when I heard a shrill jingle and a wave of terror hit…
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…
When You and Your Friends Are in Different Money Places
One of my favorite episodes of the TV show “Friends,” which has a pretty awesome name, is called “The One With Five Steaks and an…
How to Find Money That Belongs to You (That You Didn’t Know About)
Finding $20 in an old coat pocket is a sign of a great day. But imagine finding $250. That would be pretty awesome, right? It…
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…
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,…
