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…
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How to Handle Financial Peer Pressure
When I left school, I was lucky enough to score a job at an all girls school right away. In the education field, getting a…
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…
5 Tips to Help You Save Money in College
I remember those days of walking around the local supermarket, trying to find the cheapest groceries and waiting for holiday sales at the local mall…
5 Easy Tips to Help You Broaden Your Cultural Horizons
It was the perfect first date: a “gallery hop” through different art galleries in New York City. The events allowed for small talk with just…
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…
Smaller Check, Please!
When you’re trying to save money, chances are you think dining out needs to be off the table. But whether you’re looking for a fun evening with friends or you’re tired of your own cooking, it can be fun to treat yourself. With these tips, going out to eat doesn’t have to be out of reach on a tight budget.
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…
Planning Your Summer Budget in 5 Steps
All too often, I will budget for summer as if there is nothing out of the ordinary going on. Sure, there are special events with…
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…