You’re in a bind. You need to receive money quickly but you’re under 18 so many of the money apps don’t work for you. What do you do? Even if it’s not a dire situation – for example, you just need to give money to a friend for your share of lunch – it’s important […]
Author: Kathryn Vercillo
Does Paying for Something Make You More or Less Likely to Show Up?
One of the best ways to get a grip on your money is to enhance your self-understanding. After all, we each deal with money differently. For example, when you pay for something, do you feel more obligated or less obligated to show up for it? I’m the kind of person who feels less obligated, therefore […]
5 Survey Sites That Pay Through PayPal
Do you want to earn extra income taking surveys online? Is your preferred payout method through PayPal? If so, then you’ll want to learn more about the following survey sites that pay through PayPal. What Are Survey Sites? Just in case you’re not familiar with then, Survey Sites are sites or apps you can use […]
Financial Lessons from The Art of Noticing
Recently I’ve been reading Rob Walker’s The Art of Noticing. Subtitled “131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday,” you wouldn’t think it would provide much insight into personal finance. However, I’ve discovered that indeed it does. The Art of Noticing The Art of Noticing is a series of lessons […]
Can You Be Fired for Being Sick?
Why do people go to work when they are sick? While there are a lot of different reasons, the most common is the fear of getting fired for being sick. Or more specifically, getting fired for calling in sick and taking the time off of work that you need to heal. Are employers allowed to […]
Frugal Ways to Extend Household Items Life
I recently shared with you that I had hired 1800GotJunk to haul away a bunch of stuff from my home. While I do so for good reason, it’s never my first choice. I try to take “reduce, reuse, recycle” seriously. So, I would much rather extend household items life as long as possible rather than […]
Should You Tip 1800GotJunk?
Yesterday I was able to massively declutter my home. Unfortunately, a lot of it had to be hauled away by 1800GotJunk. Therefore, I had to pay for the service. As I was making out the bill, I found myself wondering, “should you tip 1800GotJunk staff?” How Does 1800GotJunk Work? If you’ve never used this junk […]
New Food Plan: Is a Hungryroot Subscription The Way to Go?
I’m ready to try a new food plan. I’m looking for a food delivery service that offers fresh, healthy food at a relatively low cost. Therefore, I’m going to try Hungryroot. I just got my first box today, and so far I’m happy with what I see. But will it prove to be worth it? […]
Can You Sail Around the World on a Budget?
At this time last year, a friend of a friend was getting ready to sail around the world. He’s not the first person I’ve known to make this kind of trip. While it’s not my particular fantasy, many people find the notion romantic, magical, and exciting. Of course, if you’re going to take this from […]
Back to the Basics with 2021 Financial Goals
Every year, I take the time to review the past year and look forward to the new year. I set a variety of different types of goals, including financial goals. In many recent years, those financial goals have been ambitious. However, this year I have to go back to the basics. Overarching Goal: Earn More […]