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...
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...
Personal Finance Is Not A Pissing Contest
"I paid off $20,000 of credit card debt in a year!" "Oh yeah? I paid off $20,000 of credit card debt in a year and I only make $30,000." "That's nothing - my best friend paid off $20,000 in a year and she only makes $30,000 and she goes to school full time." I think you ... Read more...
To Summer School Or Not To Summer School
That is the question of the day, folks!I'm facing a major personal finance vs. quality-of-life dilemma here, and I'd really like your input. Let me give you some details, then please be so kind as to cast your vote and leave a comment below :) I've been teaching summer school ... Read more...
Want To Get Ahead At Work? Don’t Be Afraid To Screw Up
Frequently, when I introduce myself to people and explain what I do, they express some surprise (sometimes, not very politely) that someone in her twenties is serving in a leadership capacity at a large, public high school. Usually, these types of positions are reserved for ... Read more...
A Lot Of People Make Shitty Financial Decisions And It Turns Out OK
When you're "into" personal finance - whether a blogger or a regular person who likes to stay updated on the latest financial news - you hear a lot about the shoulds and shouldn'ts of money. You should create an emergency fund. You shouldn't go into debt. You should pay off ... Read more...
You Should Pretty Much Blame Yourself For All Your Financial Problems. Right?
I don't know about you, but when something bad happens to me, I blame myself. Every time. Without fail or hesitation. Up until a couple of months ago, I thought the whole "what should I have done differently?" script that runs through my head whenever something goes wrong was ... Read more...
There Is Value In Maintaining Your Status Quo
When it comes to a lot of the "big" stuff in life - finances, relationships, career - it seems like everyone is always gearing up for the next "big" thing. A promotion. A wedding. A house. A baby. No matter how content we are at any given moment in our lives, there's always ... Read more...
Stuff That You Probably Think Is A Waste Of Money, But I Don’t
The Internet - and I mean lots and lots of sites, not just personal finance blogs - is rife with opinions about what is a waste of money. Usually, these articles come in the form of a list, with titles like "Top Ten Money Wasters" of "Fifteen Ways You're Wasting Money." Typical ... Read more...
Four Signs That I’m Still A Recovering (As Opposed to RecoverED) Spendaholic
One of the tough (but also kind of awesome) things about personal finance is that there is really no "end point." Yes, there's an end to debt, but then you have to focus on saving and investing. And there's definitely no end point when it comes to saving and investing - you can ... Read more...