I’m here to confess my biggest personal financial downfall. Here’s the thing: I know a decent amount about personal finance. If someone asks me how to save, budget, earn more, etc., then I can confidently answer. Moreover, I know a little bit here and there about bigger topics like loans and investing and cryptocurrency. And […]
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How February’s Budget Went Awry And What I Did to Navigate It
One month ago today, I shared with you my plan for February’s budget. Unfortunately, things went awry. Emergencies happen. That’s why it’s important to have an emergency fund as well as contingency plans for when financial plans don’t go as expected. What Went Right With February’s Budget Not everything went wild when it came to […]
How To Send and Receive Money if You’re Under 18?
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 […]
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 […]
Here Are the Top 10 Frugal Living Books You Should Read Today
If you want to stay inspired to live frugally, then you need constant reminders and tips. Otherwise, it’s just too easy to slip back into senseless spending. Plus, you can always learn to do things a little bit better, right? Here are the top frugal living books for you to read today: Why Read Top […]
4 Fun Money Apps to Gamify Your Finances
There’s technology. There’s finance. And then there’s the new world of fintech, in which tech companies create tools to assist you with your finances. Gamification is a great way for tech companies to keep you interested in their products. Therefore, it’s no surprise that there are some fun money apps available to gamify your finances. […]
#LearnOnTikTok: Financial Advice on Social Media
Like many people my age (40), I consider myself to be generally tech savvy but not necessarily on top of all of the things “the kids” are doing online. I see a lot of value in social media and utilize some of it, but I’m not an early adopter of new platforms. I limit my […]
3 Female Podcasters Sharing Smart, Relevant Money News
I started listening to a lot of podcasts in the past year or so. I tend to like long-form podcasts, but there are also some great ones out there that offer quick tips. Although I listen to all different types of money podcasts, I find myself especially drawn to smart female podcasters. Here are three […]
Guest Post: A Frugal Person’s Intro to Travel Hacking
While I’m driving around the U.S, I’ve asked some personal finance friends to share their wisdom. Today we’ve got The Frugal Vagabond here to share his tips on travel hacking. Below is an incredible breakdown of how and why people use travel hacking to save big on travel. And send your congrats to our dear […]
4 Reasons Teens Should Learn About Money
It seems obvious that teens should learn about money. However, financial education for teens is sorely lacking. Many high schools offer little or no assistance in helping teens learn about money. While some parents make this a priority, others don’t focus on it at all. It might help both parents and educators to understand exactly […]