Back at the beginning of 2021, I decided to do something shocking and attempt a no-buy year. I list the reasons why I wanted to attempt a no shopping challenge in this post, but I wanted to provide an update for those at home following along. I’ll start with the month of January and (hopefully) […]
The most lockdown friendly side hustles for when you need that cash
It is no secret I am a BIG FAN of side hustles for how they can make a big impact on your financial situation. (See here, here, here, and here.) But as we navigate life in the era of the Coronavirus, side hustles have evolved. Not only are the more vital than ever to those […]
6 virtual date ideas for Valentine’s Day (P.S. They are all hella frugal)
Listen, I’m not saying Valentine’s Day 2021 is going to be the most amazing one ever. What I do hope to do with this post is show you that with a little creativity, you can have a special day, even while we are all social distancing. Even better, as I was putting this together I […]
When things feel chaotic, these are the money tasks I do to feel better.
Okay, full transparency. Not all of these “tasks” are money-related. But health is wealth, right? (Right? Right?!)But I do really believe money/mental health/stress are all in strong symbiosis. When any of these are out of whack, it affects the other. And lately, things have felt very, very out of control. (Pandemic, political turmoil, social unrest […]
The one thing I said I’d NEVER do is now how I’m going to save thousands this year
While we’re on the topic of financial goals and New Year’s resolutions for the month, I want to confess to you guys about something I’ve planned for 2021 that is pretty surprising. Even for me. I’m going to attempt to do a shopping ban for a FULL YEAR. (*Record screech*)That’s right. For a full 365 days, I’m […]
Juggling multiple financial goals? Here’s how to manage it all.
Setting financial goals is well-tread territory on this blog. And I still stand behind this years old post as an excellent primer for how to determine a) what your financial goals are and b) how to plan for meeting them within a calendar year.There’s one problem with this post, though. It’s very much for beginners.Because […]