After the birth of my son, I was ready to tackle “something new” in my life and career. So, I decided to chase down a wisp of an idea that has been in my head since 2014 and started a business flipping houses. It even has its own instagram where I share behind the scenes […]
These Are the Exact Questions to Ask When Shopping Mortgage Lenders
How many times have you read an article about buying a home and it says every consumer should “shop” mortgage lenders? I know that I have written the advice to “shop multiple rates with multiple lenders” MANY A TIME. And then, when I got a reader’s request for what questions to ask a mortgage lender, […]
How to Financially Prepare for Having a Baby
Putting together this article of resources and tips on financially preparing for having a baby was one of the most requested blog posts from readers in 2020. I don’t know if it is the pandemic, that millennials are now aging into parenthood, or the fact that money is just a super timely topic at the […]
I’m pretty convinced Venmo is the most helpful money invention of our time
Think about it: in the last 10 years we’ve seen a lot of advancements when it comes to financial technology (fintech): person-to-person payments, installment payment services, apps that sync with your bank accounts. There are so many apps to love, it’s hard to pick just one. But if you held me to it, I would […]
I spent $2,900 on personal care last year. Here’s how I budget and save for my grooming habits.
Many think as a former shopping addict I spend all of my discretionary money on clothes. Wrong. I’m actually a sucker for high-end skincare and beauty products. And I used my extensive product knowledge to talk my way into freelance writing jobs covering the skin care, cosmetic procedure, and beauty beat at outlets like Real […]
How I overcame a shopping addiction + the 6 tricks I used to get better
INSIDE: Has your shopping habit gotten a little out of control? Or maybe a lot? I’ve been there and I can help! Read on to learn how to stop shopping addiction. It’s no secret that back in college I had a shopping addiction so large, I ended up with $10,000 in credit card debt by […]