Question Wednesday

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to light up those financial questions. 

How the New Standard Deduction Will Change Our Charitable Giving

Some people might donate less, now that the tax incentive is reduced. My husband and I plan to donate more.

The Cost of Making My Own Peanut Butter Popcorn

This was such a good idea — thank you for suggesting it!

Share Your Success Tuesday

It’s Tuesday, which means that it’s time to share your recent financial successes.

The Unexpected Costs of Having a Baby Two Weeks Overdue

Our tiny daughter was due to be born on December 4, 2017. She arrived on December 18th — exactly two weeks late, after 42 weeks of being pregnant.

What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?

It’s Monday, which means it’s time to set a financial goal for the week.

What Should I Do With My Tax Refund?

I want to invest at least some of it — but how much?

Monday Check-In

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

I’m a Lawyer Who Works Retail to Make Ends Meet

I went to law school in the worst possible year to go to law school.

How to Win the Lottery

Step 1: Figure out how many tickets you need to buy to get a mathematically guaranteed return.

Everything I Paid in Taxes

How much I earned, how much I owed, and what kind of refund I’m getting.

Friday Estimate

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

My Last $100: Food and Uber

I am excited to share some of my finances with you.

Checking In With My Savings Plan: February 2018 Edition

In February I received $7,050 in freelance income and $35.27 in book royalties, or $7,085.27 total.

Do 1 Thing and Budget Time for It

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

How a Communications Specialist in Arlington Does Money

Meg (not her real name) is a 25-year-old communications specialist in Arlington, Virginia.

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

Pull up those balances!

Dear Businesslady: Time Is Money, but I’d Rather Have the Time

Advice on work-life balance and scaling back.

I’m Doing My Own Taxes This Year

I’m also getting a refund for the first time since I started freelancing.

Share Your Success Tuesday

It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to share our recent financial successes.

How I Doubled My Income With Two Years of Grad School

MBA programs are only two years long (or less), and they’re designed to place you straight into a job after completion.

What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?

It’s Monday, which means it’s time to set a financial goal for the week.

I Have a Question About This Year’s Tax Scam

Actually, I have many questions.

Monday Check-In

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