Do You Know How Much You’re Spending on Dining and Takeout?
Pretty much everyone upped their spending on take-out food in 2020 – and for good...
Financial Planing
Take this Quiz to Find Out Which Area of Your Finances to Focus On in the Second Half of the...
Keeping yourself motivated on this everchanging financial journey can be challenging at times. Life demands,...
The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes People Make When Everyone is Panicking
The entire world has seen quite the upheaval in the past several weeks. Just about...
Best Money Advice for Stay At Home Parents
Families with only one income earner have a different set of challenges than those in...
Freelancers: When to Give Yourself a Raise
Let’s have some real talk about freelancing and money matters, shall we? When it comes...
Housing Finance
Scrolling on Zillow? Here’s What To Pay Attention To
Zillow scrolling is a hobby (or habit) that became popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic. While...
Money Audit
Managing Money With Your Partner When You Earn More
Four years ago this month, I published When She Makes More, a guide for higher-earning married women who want to master their finances and thrive in their relationships.
Earning more money, as the wife in your hetero-relationship, may seem innocuous. What does it matter if your salary is bigger or…
Mint Money Audit 6-Month Check-In: How Did Michelle Allocate Her Windfall?
Mint Money Audit 6-Month Check-In: How Did Michelle Allocate Her Windfall?
In March I offered some financial advice to Michelle, a Mint user who was struggling with debt, a lack of...
Money Audit: Can I Retire Early?
Money Audit: Can I Retire Early?
Mint devotees James, 51, and wife, Carol, 43, hope to mark 2018 as the year they achieve what many only...
Student Finance
Are All the Food Delivery and Subscription Services Worth It?
We’re living in an age of convenience. Groceries can be delivered, clothes can be picked out for you and just about every TV show and movie ever made can be beamed straight into your living room. If I had the money, I could get pretty much everything I need without…
Student Loan Assistance Programs: What You Need to Know
Student Loan Assistance Programs: What You Need to Know
When I graduated from college, I was one of the “lucky ones” with a lower-than-average student debt load. While I...
Where to Find Free Financial Resources in College
Where to Find Free Financial Resources in College
It may sound counterintuitive, but managing your money gets easier the more you have. When you cross a certain income...
Should You Pay Off Student Debt with a Credit Card Balance Transfer?
Should You Pay Off Student Debt with a Credit Card Balance Transfer?
This probably comes as a surprise to no one, but college debt is at an all-time high. A few scary...
Student Loans: Which Repayment Plan is Right for You?
Student Loans: Which Repayment Plan is Right for You?
When I graduated from college *ahem* eons ago and it came time to pay off my federal student loans, I had...
College Finances: Back to School Edition
College Finances: Back to School Edition
Think about all of the exciting moments ahead of you – creating memories, establishing lifelong friendships, and introducing a new...
How Your Discretionary Income Impacts Your Student Loans
How Your Discretionary Income Impacts Your Student Loans
Paying off student loans can be a challenge, especially when you factor in other recurring payments such as rent, electricity,...
Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans: The Differences
Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans: The Differences
If you’re starting to think about paying for college, chances are you’re considering your student loan options. With the average...
How to Have Fun Holidays as a Broke College Student
How to Have Fun Holidays as a Broke College Student
The holidays are an expensive time for everyone, but college students feel that more than most. When you’re living off...