How a Program Manager in Seattle Does Money

Deedee (not her real name) is a 30-year-old Program Manager in Seattle.

Confirming My Affordable Care Act Subsidy Eligibility

This is the other thing I got done today.

Do 1 Thing Before the Curtain Rises

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to Do 1 Thing.

In Praise of the Bus

City buses have been part of my entire adult life and I’m very grateful for them.

Question Wednesday

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to light up those financial questions. 

The Cost of Making My Own Peanut Butter Popcorn

This was such a good idea — thank you for suggesting it!

Share Your Success Tuesday

It’s Tuesday, which means that it’s time to share your recent financial successes.

What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?

It’s Monday, which means it’s time to set a financial goal for the week.

What Should I Do With My Tax Refund?

I want to invest at least some of it — but how much?

Monday Check-In

It’s Monday, which means it’s time to check in with our weekend spending.

How to Win the Lottery

Step 1: Figure out how many tickets you need to buy to get a mathematically guaranteed return.

Everything I Paid in Taxes

How much I earned, how much I owed, and what kind of refund I’m getting.

Friday Estimate

It’s Friday, which means it’s time to estimate our weekend spending.

Checking In With My Savings Plan: February 2018 Edition

In February I received $7,050 in freelance income and $35.27 in book royalties, or $7,085.27 total.

Do 1 Thing and Budget Time for It

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to Do 1 Thing.

How a Communications Specialist in Arlington Does Money

Meg (not her real name) is a 25-year-old communications specialist in Arlington, Virginia.

Let’s Throw Some Money at Our Problems: February 2018 Monthly Check-In

Pull up those balances!

I’m Doing My Own Taxes This Year

I’m also getting a refund for the first time since I started freelancing.

Share Your Success Tuesday

It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to share our recent financial successes.

What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?

It’s Monday, which means it’s time to set a financial goal for the week.

I Have a Question About This Year’s Tax Scam

Actually, I have many questions.

Monday Check-In

It’s Monday, which means it’s time to check in with our weekend spending.

A Friday Chat About Broken Wrists

Featuring Billfolder Alex C!

When “Saving Money” Means “Getting Money From a Source Besides Your Own Labor”

How many of those six-figures-in-savings Millennials built their net worth entirely from their own earned income?