Affording Your First Apartment
Getting your first apartment is one of the big milestones in a young adult’s life. It can also be a little frightening since you don’t know exactly how much money you’ll need to get by. But if you follow these…
6 Ways to Save on Car Maintenance
I'm no auto expert, but when it comes to car maintenance, I've learned a thing or two. Preventative maintenance can go a long way in helping you save on the cost of repairs. Here are a few ways I’ve managed…
5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Finances
We get money and then we spend it. It’s an endless cycle of giving and receiving. You might be used to asking yourself, "Where did all my money go?" Perhaps you should ask yourself these questions instead: What are your…
How to Overcome ‘Credit Card Shyness’
News outlets and credit card companies are quick to label millennials as being credit card-shy. According to a recent survey, millennials apparently fear their credit card debt more than climate change, the threat of war and even death. It may…
So You Wanna Buy a Car: 6 Tips for First-Time Car Buyers
Buying a car is a pretty big deal, especially if it's your first time. This is primarily the first big purchase in a young adult’s life, and the start of your financial journey. Consider these tips in order to make…
6 Side Hustles to Bring in Extra Cash
You’ve sold your clothes, held yard sales, used coupons and had savings plans. You don’t have anything else to sell, you’re impatient to wait a year to reach your $1,000 goal, and you could use a more steady, residual income. Here are some side-hustles that can bring you more cash more frequently!
Tips for Turning Down an Invite When it Doesn’t Fit Your Budget
It’s always been a challenge for me to stick to my budget over the summer.
Staying on the Job: Four Tips for Making Yourself Indispensable
You’ve reached the middle of the week. Your nightmare from Monday is beginning to leave your mind but the anticipation of the days you must overcome to make it to the weekend has set in. You have so much on your plate at work, and a lot more to do when you get home; you’re exhausted. But let me tell you, nothing makes a day worse than expecting to have a bad day.
6 Tips for Traveling Abroad (on a budget)
Going overseas or planning a Caribbean getaway seems to be a dream that’s too good to be true.
6 Tips for Your Summer Job Hunt
Looking for a summer job? The sooner you start, the better!
7 Ways to Get Fit (on a budget)
I have a major PSA, y’all. I am still feeling that Thanksgiving turkey riding on my hips and it is February!
Spring Cleaning Your Finances
Spring is in the air, and there’s more to spring cleaning than reorganizing the attic. Chances are, your finances could use some cleaning up as