My Bathroom Was My Sanctuary

I didn’t realize just how important this bathroom would be during our move.

Share Your Success Tuesday

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

What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?

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

The Success of the Craft Beer Industry

Why craft breweries are thriving and corporate breweries aren’t.

A Billfold Patreon Q&A

In which I answer all kinds of questions about The Billfold’s Patreon, including where the money is going.

A House for Frida

My boyfriend and I sometimes tell Frida that we bought the property for her — and we are only half-joking.

This Week in Pods

Together the two chunks of pipe form a 100-square-foot unit that is designed to be used by one or two people.

When Moving Goes Wrong

After seven years of calling Central California my home, my husband and I decided it was time for a big move.

Monday Check-In

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

A Friday Chat About Being Prepared

Featuring Billfolder Emlorark!

Is It Worth It to Buy a Printer?

Let’s do the math.

The Cost of Bad Neighbors

In July 2017 the house my boyfriend and I lived in caught fire while I was visiting Boston.

The Billfold Needs Your Support

We’re launching a Patreon to keep our site running.

We Still Don’t Know How Trump’s Inauguration Funding Was Spent

Some of the $107 million was supposed to go to charity.

When Your Big Move Sends You on a Four-Month Detour

I had been waiting impatiently for months for either a rejection or acceptance letter. I was offered a trip to Europe instead.

Friday Estimate

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

People Are Selling Their Cars and Using Lyft Instead

A good quarter million of us got rid of our cars, Lyft reports.

Why Getting the More Expensive Apartment Could Be the Better Financial Decision

When your car gets dinged in the parking lot, you’re going to wish you’d sprung for the apartment with the garage.

Another Update on My Investing Project

Here’s where I am with all of my current investment vehicles.

What’s Your Biggest Financial Regret?

I very much regret that I didn’t start my investment project last year, because I would have seen some sweet gains.

I Used My Holiday Downtime to Test a Freelance Career

How much money could I earn from three days of full-time freelancing?

Do 1 Thing Before You Pay Your Bill

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

Car Companies Want to Track Everything Drivers Do

Car companies are adding data mining clauses into lease and sales contracts.

How a $300 per Month Full-Time Job Changed My Life… for the Better

With three weeks’ notice, I packed up as many of my belongings as I could fit into my two suitcases and flew to Kathmandu.

What If My Grocery Bill Is So Much Lower Because I’m Using the Online Delivery Service?

I’m not tempted by the latest limited-edition Oreos because I have no idea what they are.