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...
Archives for 2013
Where The Heck Have I Been?
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...
Happy Halloween!
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...
Five Tips For Becoming A Freelancer From Someone Who Never Intended To Become A Freelancer
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...
Five Things I Can’t Believe About My Financial Life
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...
Three Great (And Free!) Online Resources I’m Loving Right Now
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...
No, I Do Not Need To Be “Provided For”
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...
What’s The Best $60 You’ve Ever Spent? Plus, A Giveaway!
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...
You Don’t Have To Care About Money
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...
Meatless For One Month: How Will It Impact My Finances?
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...
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