Why I Planned My Own Funeral as a Healthy 27-Year-Old
This is perhaps the closest I’ll get to speaking from beyond the grave: my phone, set to speaker mode, cutting through the silence in my apartment as I talk about postmortem arrangements with a funeral home employee.
Checking In With My Savings Plan: July 2018 Edition
In July I received $4,528.17 in freelance income and $207.22 in book royalties, or $4,735.39 total.
On Art and Employment
The next installment in Carolita Johnson’s “A Woman’s Work” series is up at Longreads.
How to Get a Corporate Job
It’s not hard to get a job at a major company’s corporate headquarters, especially if you treat it like a goal.
August’s Billfold LLC Update
It’s time for another Billfold LLC update! There’s a lot to cover in this one, so I’ll divide it into sections.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to kick off another round of financial questions.
Call for Pitches: Experiences
Hobby spending, entertainment spending, vacation spending, etc.
How a Set Lighting Technician Does Money
Cecilia (not her real name), is a 26-year-old set lighting technician in Atlanta.
Financial Fairy Tales: The Fisherman and His Wife
“Please don’t put me on Facebook,” the fish said. “I will give you whatever you ask for.”
Let’s Throw Some Money at Our Problems: July 2018 Monthly Check-In
Pull up those balances!
The Cost of Putting 100,000 Miles on My Car
Dory already had 76,000 miles on the odometer when I bought her.
House Dream Is It?
From the time that I sold my family home in 1984 to the present, I have never wanted to buy a home.
Keeping Myself Accountable by Writing Down My Clothing Purchases
I’ve been writing down my clothing purchases since 2015.
Summer Pledge Drive: Time to Pledge Drive Off Into the Sunset
It’s the final day of our Summer Pledge Drive.
When You Work for Google But Don’t Work for Google
Here’s your longread for this afternoon: “Inside Google’s Shadow Workforce,” at Bloomberg.
Would You Let Your Father’s Girlfriend Pay Off Your Student Loans?
I’m not sure I agree with Cheryl Strayed and Steve Almond’s advice.
How to Navigate a Windfall
After the initial shock wore off, it was time to figure out what to do with all those dollars.
Summer Pledge Drive: THANK YOU
We’re on Day 4 of our week-long summer pledge drive, and here’s a cool thermometer update!
An Update on My Vanguard Personal Advice
Earlier this month, I became a Vanguard Voyager Client — and since then I’ve had two conversations with a Vanguard Personal Advisor, so I wanted to give you an update.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to pitch your financial questions.