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