Evaluating Days 2 and 3 of the NYT’s 7-Day Financial Tuneup
I haven’t gotten as much out of these exercises as I did out of that first question about identifying our values.
Why We’re Moving Into Our Parents’ Condo
It’s further away from our jobs. We won’t save much money right away. But we can start building a future.
Checking In With My Savings Plan: January 2018 Edition
In January, I received $5,483.51 in freelance earnings and $29.89 in book royalties, or $5,513.40 total.
Do 1 Thing to Protect Your Head and Hands
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to Do 1 Thing.
What to Expect From The Billfold in February
Here’s what a typical day on the site will look like.
Let’s Throw Some Money at Our Problems: January 2018 Monthly Check-In
Pull up those balances!
When Your Friend Moves Into Your Old Apartment
Why was I so uncomfortable with my friend living in the space I had once called home?
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to pass us your financial questions.
When Your Health Insurer Doesn’t Think It Was an Emergency
Some insurers are charging people for “non-emergency” ER visits — or denying claims in full.
What Happens When Your Friend Crashes With You During Their Apartment Hunt
Sharing an apartment with someone else is complicated in the best of times, and looking for an apartment is quite possibly the worst of times.
This Week’s Investing Update
I got an email from TIAA this morning letting me know that my rollover is in progress.
Add ‘Opportunity Costs’ to Your Must-Read (or Must-Listen) List
BuzzFeed recently teamed up with Death, Sex & Money to run a series of essays and podcasts under the theme “Opportunity Costs: Money and Class in America.”
What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?
It’s Monday, which means it’s time to set a financial goal for the week.
School Support Staff Are Underpaid
This isn’t necessarily surprising — but the discussion of why people used to take school support jobs is a little weird.
Apparently I’m Ahead of the “Buy All Your Groceries Online” Trend
I just put in my Hy-Vee Aisles Online order for February: 28 dinners, 18 pieces of fruit (to eat at lunch with my Huel), and assorted afternoon snacks.