The Unexpected Costs of Breastfeeding
No, breastfeeding isn’t “free.” (It isn’t cheap, either.)
On Rural Areas and Creativity
I don’t feel like I live in a rural area, especially after having grown up in a tiny Midwestern town.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to question our financial questions.
Three Times I Successfully Negotiated My Salary
I took a deep breath and said, “I was hoping for more, based on my research on the typical range for this position.”
How a Government Attorney Who Loves Travel Hacking Does Money
Samantha (not her real name) is a 33-year-old government attorney in Tucson.
How a $400 Steakhouse Dinner Helped Me Stop Ordering Delivery
For a while, it was easy for my husband and me to justify our food delivery habit.
What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?
It’s Monday, which means it’s time to set a financial goal for the week.
When Food Becomes Part of Your Medical Treatment
Before I got sick, I could definitely have been called the Queen of Not Cooking.
Single People Need to Make Sure Loved Ones Can Access Their Finances, Too
In case of emergency.
Using the Library to Cut Costs — In Unexpected Ways
Yes, you can get books and movies at your local library. But have you tried checking out a guitar amp?
Where Do You Set Your Thermostats?
This is the first home I’ve ever lived in, including my childhood homes, that has real air conditioning.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to bask in our financial questions.
Running on Office Snacks
If I didn’t take the food now, the leftovers would eventually find their way into the trash. Why not stock up?
How a Public Sector Operations Manager in NYC Does Money
Gerald (not his real name) is a 31-year-old public sector operations manager in NYC.
The Cost of a New Life: Part One
Rebuilding my life — and building furniture — after a divorce.