How a Freelancer in the Entertainment Industry Does Money
Rosalynn (not her real name) is 27, and is freelancing in entertainment in Los Angeles.
Places I’ve Lived: New York Edition
My bedroom was one of two beds in the common area, and two other roommates shared a private room.
Ask Nicole: Should I Feel Bad About My Big Purchase?
I told you I was going to do an advice column.
How an Executive at a Technology Company in His Fifties Does Money
I make more than $500K annually, but less than $700K.
An Open Thread About Keeping Your Income Private
Do you have honest conversations about money when you’re not on The Billfold?
The Cost of Competing in a Powerlifting Meet
First off is joining a federation of your choice. I picked the USAPL due to the fact that it is drug-free.
Why You Should Take “A Relaxing Mid-Career Break”
It’s the old “spread your retirement throughout your life” argument.
Throwback Thursday: Middle Class Snack Kids
“Middle Class Snack Kid” is a term I made up for people who do not spend a lot on themselves on the whole, but are running themselves into the ground buying food and drink.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to let go of those financial questions you’ve been hanging onto.
The Cost of Chronic Back Pain
The first time I tried physical therapy, I paid $10 a session as therapists treated the wrong part of my back.
The Cost of a Long Weekend in Missoula
It’s time to tally up how much I spent over the past (long) weekend, hanging out with friends at the Travelers’ Rest music festival in Missoula.
What Happens When You Follow Textbook Financial Advice?
The Washington Post just launched a new series called “Growth,” and the first installment is titled “I was failing at my relationship with money. Here’s what I did to fix it.”
The Cost of Evicting a Skunk
In May, I glimpsed something black-and-white disappearing into the shrubbery.
How a Content Specialist Paying Off Student Loans and Credit Card Debt Does Money
Mac (not her real name) is a 31-year-old Content Specialist living in Austin.
The Cost of Anxiety When Your Dad Has Cancer
It goes without saying that the last seven months have been extremely stressful for my dad, myself, and my entire family.