Ah, yes – the holiday season is upon us. Stores couldn’t even wait to clear the Halloween candy aisles before trotting out dancing Santas, twinkly lights and over-priced wrapping paper. But before you can indulge in a cup of holiday cheer, you may be looking woefully at your wallet and wondering just how you can swing purchasing gifts for loved ones without going into debt or getting smacked … [Read more...] about 7 Ways To Earn Extra Money For The Holidays
Yes, You Have A Latte Factor (And It’s OK!)
Frothy milk mixed with a well-crafted espresso shot creates a beverage suitable for epic poems and romantic ballads: a latte. A latte is one of my favorite beverages (alcoholic and non). Unfortunately, it’s long been under attack by fellow personal finance enthusiasts who harbor ill will not towards its delicious nectar, but its price point in your standard coffee shop. I’m here not only to … [Read more...] about Yes, You Have A Latte Factor (And It’s OK!)
When to Get Financially Naked With Your Partner
Your heart is racing. You start to sweat a little. You nervously wonder if your breath is okay or if you should’ve brushed your teeth one more time. Goosebumps start to run up your arms, even though it is a hot summer’s night. It’s the moment you’ve been feeling sick with anticipation over. You’re finally going to get naked with your partner – financially naked. It’s a monumental step that … [Read more...] about When to Get Financially Naked With Your Partner
4 Finance Podcasts You Need to Listen to in 2016
Remember that promise you made to yourself to stop watching so much TV and try to read more, or at least throw in a documentary here and there? Well, podcasts can help fill the void when your brain needs some sustenance. If you’re looking to beef up your money prowess or planning to finally quit your awful desk job and take a chance as an entrepreneur, then these finance podcasts are exactly what … [Read more...] about 4 Finance Podcasts You Need to Listen to in 2016
5 Ways to Be More Financially Fit
It doesn’t matter if you’re a financial rookie or consider yourself somewhat of a maven – we could all use a good cleanse from time to time. Luckily, this variety won’t leave you hungry or chugging cayenne pepper like Beyoncé. Kickstart the New Year by trying one (or all!) of these five ways to get you in better financial shape. 1. Cash Diet You open up your credit card bill and wonder how you … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Be More Financially Fit
When to Say No to Moneymaking Opportunities
It starts innocently enough. You decide to create a blog and begin weekly ramblings about your awesome thrift-store-shopping skills. Suddenly, you’re getting offers to write for other outlets and do an occasional styling session here and there. Moneymaking opportunities seem to keep landing in your inbox. It’s hard to decide how to prioritize them or if they’re even a good fit for your … [Read more...] about When to Say No to Moneymaking Opportunities
