A Friday Chat About the Definition of “Mid-December”

Featuring Nicole in conversation with herself!

What Does the Trump Administration Want to Do to Tipped Workers?

This is not good.

Figuring Out How I’m Going to Pay Myself Back the Costs of This Move

Well… some of them, anyway.

You Had Better Make These Investing Moves OR ELSE

And make them by the end of the year, okay?

Friday Estimate

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

How Small Brands Try to Make It on Amazon

They need to compete in two areas: price and reviews.

Talking to Alanna Okun About Spending, Saving, and What We’ve Learned From Asking People About Money

Alanna runs the “How Do You Shop” series at Racked.

If You Haven’t Already Gotten Into CryptoKitties, You Might Be Too Late

This launched, like, ten days ago and cats are already going for tens of thousands of dollars.

Do 1 Thing and Set Aside the Cash

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

How One Man Helped Bring Down a Debt Collection Scam

Using techniques he developed as a copier salesman.

Planning My 2018 Budget

Here’s what I know about my 2018 overhead expenses.

What Do You Think of This $50 Shopping List?

A week’s worth of food, for one person, for $50.

Question Wednesday

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to branch out with your financial questions. 

This Week in Pods

Who is allowed to use the word “pods”—and who is allowed to receive money from the settlement?

My Bronze Health Insurance Premiums Will Cost $6,967.20 in 2018

That’s $580.60 per month.

How the NYT Thinks We Should Do Money Next Year

We’re supposed to order more takeout. (Seriously.)

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.

The Cost of Moving: Adding Up the Numbers

When I decided to move from Seattle to Cedar Rapids, I told you I’d keep track of every expense—and I have, from the security deposit to the pack of breath mints I bought at the airport.

Where Are We With This Tax Bill?

The Senate passed their bill this weekend, and now it’s time to draft the final version.

Checking In With My Savings Plan: November 2017 Edition

In November, I received $4,692.95 in freelance earnings and $214.97 in book royalties, or $4,701.86 total. 

Monday Check-In

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

A Friday Chat About Loans

Featuring Billfolder Karen Champ!

The Cost of Moving: Getting From Seattle to Cedar Rapids

Right now I am sitting in my new apartment next to 14 of my 27 boxes (thanks, Sip and Ship!).

Gov. Scott Walker Wants to Spend $6.8 Million Convincing Millennials to Move to Wisconsin

Are you considering leaving an expensive metro area for somewhere with a lower cost of living?