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…
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Money Moves: 5 Easy Tips for Stacking and Stashing
I’ve struggled with money problems more times than I could count. My first post-college job was as a part-time blog writer making $11 an hour.…
11 Financial Lessons You Should Already Know
Finance is a loaded word, and managing your money is hard. Can you guess why? It’s because money isn’t just about money. Managing finances is…
Knowing My Worth: How I Learned to Ask for a Raise
“While hard work is valuable, my hard work doesn’t pay the bills.” This is what I said to myself as I stared in the bathroom…
Keeping It Thrifty: How I Became a Couponer
For a long time, I assumed couponing was mainly for penny-pinchers who would only save a dollar on their bill. But when my husband was…
How to Give Back When You’re Broke
Despite stereotypes of being selfish and shallow, millennials are a generous generation. A staggering 84% contribute to charities, and many say they wish their incomes allowed them to do more. Unfortunately, after rent, student loan payments and other essentials, there’s often not much left over to give.
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…
How Not to Lose Hope When Dealing with Debt
Debt, particularly having a large amount of it, can be both mentally and emotionally draining. Instead of submitting to all the negative feelings that are…
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 Practice Self-Care Without Going Broke
One of my favorite writers, Laurie Penny, wrote this scathing screed against “neoliberal self-care” and the elitist and often exclusionary forms it takes: “Lifestyle bloggers…
