Checking In With My Net Worth and Financial Runway: January 2019

My current net worth is $79,708.80.

Reminder: The Billfold Book Club Will Discuss ‘Empire of the Fund’ Next Week

I am so excited to discuss this book with all of you.

Monday Check-In

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

Topic Is Looking For Stories About Windfalls

Have you ever received a sum of money that changed your life?

Friday Estimate

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

Good Articles about All Kinds of Jobs

I don’t know what it was about the past week, but there were so many good articles and essays about jobs.

My 2019 Resolutions (and Goals)

My 2019 resolution is the same as my 2018 resolution: to close the bathroom door every time I use the toilet.

Do 1 Thing Because It’s Already Thursday

It’s Thursday — how did that happen? — which means it’s time to Do 1 Thing.

Call for Pitches: No Degree, Healthcare, and Funny Money

We pay $50 per piece now, YAY!!!!!!

News Catchup

And a little news mustard.

Question Wednesday

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to welcome back those financial questions.

A Friday Chat About Pickles and Holiday Programming

Featuring Nicole in conversation with herself!

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

Pull up those balances!

Use YearCompass to Close Out 2018 and Set 2019 Goals

YearCompass suggests setting aside three hours to look back on your year and one hour to look forward, with a break in between.

Billfold Book Review: Personal Finance for Dummies and The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women

I got two books in the mail to review this month!

Do 1 Thing and Record It for Posterity

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

Throwback Thursday: How Wizards Do Money: The Weird Sisters

“They don’t want us to play the Yule Ball this year,” Myron Wagtail (lead singer) told the band.

Ask Nicole: Do I Have to Put My Partner’s Name on My Mortgage?

I currently live with my partner (we aren’t married) in a condo that I purchased before I met him.

Question Wednesday

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to ask allsorts of financial questions.

A Festive Holiday Smorgasbord of Links

Even though only one of these stories is holiday-related.

Billfold Recommends: RSS Readers

I know many of us are at the “all spent out” stage of our year, so today’s Billfold Recommends is ABSOLUTELY FREE.

How a UX Designer in France Does Money

Charlotte (not her real name) is an 27-year-old UX designer in France.

In Which I Figure Out My Christmas “Thing”

Remember how I told you I wanted to share my Christmas celebration with my family?

Monday Check-In

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

An Open Thread About Really Good Presents

Earlier this week, Jenny Tolep invited us to share the worst gift we’d ever received (or given); today, I’ll open the thread to discuss the best gifts we’ve ever received (or given).