Last year (2019) I attended the Statement event and was treated to a lot of eye-opening conversations around women, money, feminism, and the topic of financial taboos. While there I enjoyed a riveting conversation about the role privilege plays in personal finance and wealth building. It was at this event I realized I haven’t really acknowledged […]
The Complete Guide to Selling Used Clothes Online
Whether you’re clearing out your closet, or thrifting to sell clothes you find, there’s a big market for selling gently used clothes on the internet. (Even more so since the pandemic, which has caused everyone to both carefully watch their pennies and consider how to shop more sustainably.) Unfortunately, also due to the pandemic, many […]
Emergency Fund vs Rainy Day Fund. Do I really need both?
For most people saving money may seem like a low priority. Our brains are usually too tuned in to the instant gratification of spending, (uhm…me. This is me. I have this problem and it’s a lifelong struggle) but a big way to maintain financial security while battling the urge to spend is having a rainy […]
Want to Save More? Here’s Your Guide to Aggressive Savings
“Unprecedented times.” How’s that for a kick-in-the-pants to start saving? For better or for worse, the savings rate for Americans went up to 33% post-pandemic in May. (For context, this number represents the average percent of income Americans are saving each month.) 33% is the all-time high, but for most Americans, this tells me that […]
How much should I save to move out of state?
Hands down, one of the most popular blog posts on this site (STILL) is this one: How I Moved to New York City with No Money. Granted, my moving story took place in 2010, but since the impact of the pandemic continues to linger, many are considering moving, both voluntarily or out of necessity. So, […]
When It’s the Right Time to Move in With Your Significant Other
Deciding to move in with your significant other is a big relational step. You learn a lot about a person when you live together – for better or for worse. So, before you dive in and shack up with your partner, make sure you’ve given it some serious thought. What to consider before moving in […]