One Year Later
I'm answering FAQs about freelance writer life, money updates, and whether or not I killed my husband in lockdown. A fun chit-chat! Join.
Read MoreSo I quit my job.
I quit my job! And I’m answering a few FAQs today. Here goes everything.
Read More3 Self Care Practices That Have Nothing to Do With Face Masks
Self care gets a lot of coverage these days, and I have thoughts. People have various definitions of what that means, and I can guarantee that your pastor, your fitness instructor and InStyle Magazine are not on the same page about it at all.
Self care isn’t all bubble baths and face masks. Sometimes it’s taking care of your future and present self, and that can be boring and hard. Sometimes you just have to give yourself a little grace, followed a gentle slap in the face to say "‘Grow up now and handle this.” Here are the 3 that I’m tackling before 2020.
Read MoreMaine-iacs Part Three: How We Spent Three Days in Kennebunkport, Maine
We chose Kennebunkport as the cherry on top of our Maine vacation because it’s an adorable place with unique charm — not because that’s where Taylor Swift filmed the “Mine” video, if that’s what you’re thinking. Here’s how we spent out few days here!
Read MoreThe Loudest Silence: How to Pinpoint Where You're Settling in Order to Improve Your Life
I hate feeling like a habit or lifestyle has crept up on me without my consent. I’m doing my best to find that quiet space where I can consciously curate a life that I’m proud of — that I love. And I want to help you work through that exercise for yourself. Check it out!
Read MoreThe Step-by-Step Process I Used to Select my 401k Investments, Even Though I Would've Preferred to Claw My Own Eyes Out
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by a snooze-worthy company-wide meeting on HR policy and updates. I know, I know, it’s boring, but also exciting because think of all the money you’ll have when you’re 80! Whoooohhooo! Here are the things I considered when selecting my retirement fund.
Read MoreWhat I've Been Reading Lately: March/April 2019 *BOOK REVIEWS*
Looking for a good beach read? Here’s my review of 8 books I’ve read recently, even though nobody asked for my opinion :D
Read MoreHow Should I Invest My $5,000?
Where do you even start with a big question like this? I’m working through a very real pro/con list of the top 5 ways I’m considering investing my $5,000. Get a glimpse into my reasoning here!
Read MoreIntro to Investing, Part II: Bulls, Bears & Recessions (And How You Can Prepare)
Money terms can be confusing. Heck, overwhelming. And when you’re always seeing headlines about how “market downturns are looming,” ya kiiiiiinnda wanna know what that means for you. Get a top-level overview of bull markets, bear markets and recessions — as well as what you can do to prepare.
Read MoreFebreeze to the Face, Or, The Dangers of Freebies
Gather round and listen, little children, to the cautionary tale of being wooed and wowed by boujee face creams and expensive sprays!
Why am I like this?
Read MoreWhat is 5G? (And Should I Even Care?)
What is 5G? When is it happening? Should I care, or is this like an iPhone software update that I’ll definitely ignore for a few years? Learn all about 5G and what it means for you (like, will you have to buy a new phone?) in this post.
Read MoreIntro to Investing: Get a Working Definition of Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Index Funds & Other Confusing Terms That You Kinda Pretend To Know But Actually Don’t
Just in case investing isn’t confusing enough, people like to throw around acronyms and nicknames like S&P, bull, bear, NASDAQ, WTF, DOW, IDK. It’s like they have a secret club, with all these secret passwords, and they won’t let you in the treehouse because you don’t know them.
I’m breaking down investing basics — check it out!
Read MoreHandle from Hades: Here's How Much We Spent On Unexpected Car Maintenance
Oh, you’ve never crawled over a console of coffee mugs, pens and Taylor Swift CDs in order to exit your own vehicle via the passenger door? Never done that in front of an audience? MUST BE NICE. Read about my latest car conundrum, and how we dealt with this unexpected maintenance cost.
Read MoreIs Frugality A Realistic Long-Term Plan For Saving Money?
A can opener almost made me lose my mind. And that’s when I decided to take a long look at my finance goals overall and question whether or not my money plans were in perspective. The two are related, I promise. Here’s how I think you should keep your big-picture money goal at the forefront.
Read MoreOnline Banking vs. Local Banking - Which Is Better?
Online banks can offer higher rates and more free money for you — and mo’ money, mo’ tacos. But are there still advantages to having an account with a traditional bank? I’m diving into the pros and cons of each!
Read MoreOf Course That Happened, You Clumsy, Cursed Child - Vol. I: The Proof is in the Pudding Pants
I frequently attract a certain sort of mishaps and misunderstandings. They are usually avoidable, always awkward and often take place in a public parking lot or professional meeting. In today’s issue, we delve into the always-relatable topic of smearing pudding in your workout pants. Because of course that happened.
Read More7 Alternatives to Punching Your Stupid Coworker in the Face
Yes, I know Linda from accounting is about to drive you up a wall, but hear me out: If you strangle Linda, you won’t get your paycheck. Because she’s the one that processes payroll!!! Instead, read these 7 tips on what to do when you are about to snap and lose your cool at work.
Read MoreIs Venmo Free? (Or Are You Paying Hidden Fees?)
Does Venmo cost me any money? How can I avoid Venmo fees? Why is Chad hanging out with Monica and why is she sending him money for drinks?!?!?!?!?!? Learn how Venmo is affecting you and your bank account now!
Read MoreWhere Should I Start With My Money Problems?
Personal finance can be so intimidating. How do you overcome that feeling that you're bad with money? What about when you don't know where to start — when you don't even know WHAT you don't know?! There’s one thing that you need to remember. Start here.
Read MoreUnlikely Things to Be Grateful For This Holiday Season
As a naturally introspective person, it’s not hard for me to come up with a list of things that I love. But what about the things that make me roll my eyes and weigh on my chest? I’m finding ways to be truly, deeply thankful for the more obnoxious things in my life. You?
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