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Confessions of a Condo Owner: I Fear That My Neighbors Will Move and I’ll Be Stuck With Psychos

November 12, 2013

Confessions Of A Condo Owner is a new, recurring series where I discuss what it's really like to own a condo. I'm new at homeownership, so I'm exposing my highest highs and lowest lows. Stay tuned.  I bought a condo last June. It was a scary, exhilarating, and transformative ... Read more...

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Where The Heck Have I Been?

November 1, 2013

Wow, it feels like it's been a long time since I last blogged! And really, that's because it has been a long time - besides yesterday's infographic, it's been a whole month! So what have I been up to? Here are a few updates: I've been writing. A lot. A lot a lot. Just not ... Read more...

Updates

Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2013

I originally planned my triumphant return to blogging for tomorrow, but when this Halloween infographic that came my way I knew I had to share it. It's a  cute mix of financial stats about the holiday and some fun facts, so I couldn't resist. Check back in 24 hours for updates ... Read more...

Random

Five Tips For Becoming A Freelancer From Someone Who Never Intended To Become A Freelancer

October 1, 2013

Two weeks ago I wrote about five things I can't believe about my financial life, and it was a great way to reflect on where I am, financially and otherwise, right now. While creating the whole list was fun, I got a few questions about #1, where I wrote about becoming a paid ... Read more...

Money In, Uncategorized

Five Things I Can’t Believe About My Financial Life

September 16, 2013

As modern humans, we sometimes get so caught up in our day-to-day stuff that we fail to take a minute to appreciate/evaluate/marvel at the things that are actually happening in our lives. It's like, we move from task to task with ease, but at the end of the day we miss the ... Read more...

Twentysomething

Three Great (And Free!) Online Resources I’m Loving Right Now

September 10, 2013

As a person who watches her pennies, I love finding free stuff. But to be honest, I'm sometimes skeptical of it. I always have this side of me that nags, "you get what you pay for!" and if you're not paying for something at all, well…that sometimes implies low quality. Or so the ... Read more...

Favorite Things

No, I Do Not Need To Be “Provided For”

September 9, 2013

I was recently involved in yet another conversation that made me feel certain that there were only two possible explanations for what was unfolding before my eyes: No one else was really listening to what was being said, and therefore the appropriate level of disgust wasn't ... Read more...

Politics and Personal Finance, Twentysomething, Uncategorized, Work

What’s The Best $60 You’ve Ever Spent? Plus, A Giveaway!

August 23, 2013

Moving sucks, amirite? Until my recent move, I didn't realize that moving is honestly one of the most unpleasant processes we humans put ourselves through, and I firmly believe that the only reason we keep doing it is because we forget how awful it was the last time. Pretty ... Read more...

Giveaway, Money Out

You Don’t Have To Care About Money

August 16, 2013

Being a high school teacher is a very special job. Teenagers, though often frustrating, hormonal, and cranky, are also some of the most free thinking, open-minded, and energizing people you'll ever have the pleasure of being around; most days, I feel that it's my great privilege ... Read more...

Psychology of Personal Finance

Meatless For One Month: How Will It Impact My Finances?

August 13, 2013

As of yesterday, I will not be eating meat for the next month. While it may not seem so, this decision has been a long time coming. I've been feeling some cognitive dissonance about eating meat for a pretty long time, but given all the other stuff that's been going on in my ... Read more...

Frugal Food

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