Why My Fiancé and I Set Gift Allowances for the Holidays
It’s not that I hate Christmas. It’s just that I’m one of the many people for whom the holiday season brings a surge of depression and anxiety rather than a rush of joy.
The Cost of Making a Low-Budget Short Film
“No budget” really just means “as little money as possible.”
Why My Plan to Move to Los Angeles Failed
Let’s talk first about what went wrong. The short answer is everything. The long answer is, well, long.
The Year I Saved $5K
Right now, for the first time in my life, I have over $5,000 in my savings account.
Every Job I’ve Ever Had: Waitress, Tech Support, Disney Receptionist
I don’t regret any jobs I’ve had in the past, but it was unquestionably not the path I thought my life would take.
The Lies We Tell the People We Love
When you start dating someone, it’s hard to trust them with the truth about your—or your family’s—financial situation.
An Update on My Drinking
In February I told you all about how my decision to stop drinking saved my sanity and my money. Now I’m back with an update on my endeavor, which hasn’t been as successful as I’d hoped.
I Quit Halfway Through Training at a Debt Collection Agency, and I Don’t Regret It
The company seemed to be doing everything it could to help you forget what your job was.
Will Moving to Los Angeles Change My Life?
The city feels like the home I always wanted—but my dream comes at a cost.
I Saved My Life and My Bank Account by Giving Up Alcohol
I stopped drinking. Not because I wanted to, but because my body made it increasingly obvious that I had to.