Want, Need, Wear, Read: How a Simple Saying Helps Me Keep My Holiday Spending Under Control
I allot around $50–75 to each category, for a total of $200–300 per kid.
The Cost of Going Home for Christmas
I wanted to surprise my parents, who didn’t know I was coming.
What Happens When You Try to Call a Utility Company but Accidentally Dial a Wrong Number?
Things get really weird.
Let’s Throw Some Money at Our Problems: November 2017 Monthly Check-In
Pull up those balances!
The Cost of Sending a Balikbayan Box to the Philippines
“Whatever you do, don’t buy any toys,” my sister-in-law said. “My children have more toys than they know what to do with.”
American Airlines Accidentally Gave Too Many Pilots Vacation Time
Now they’re at risk of canceling more than 15,000 December flights.
Why My Plan to Move to Los Angeles Failed
Let’s talk first about what went wrong. The short answer is everything. The long answer is, well, long.
The Cost of Moving: Getting Groceries Delivered on the First Day
I’m scheduled to get the keys to my new apartment at 11 a.m. on Friday; the internet is scheduled to arrive at noon and my groceries are scheduled to arrive at 2.
A Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Update
The Senate is preparing to vote on their tax bill later this week.
The Cost of Spending Thanksgiving in Mexico
We were excited to trade long airport lines and expensive cross-country flights for leisurely beach strolls and cheap tropical drinks.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to get stoked about financial questions.
The Cost of Moving: Completing the Shipping Process
Plus an update on my mattress.
When the Identity Theft Is Coming From Inside the House
Identity theft, as I know from experience, can be a very personal crime.
Yesterday Was the Biggest Online Shopping Day in U.S. History
Did you make an online purchase on Cyber Monday?
If Amazon Sets Up a Chicago Headquarters, It’ll Get to Keep Its Workers’ Income Tax
Seriously. The city of Chicago offered Amazon the option to keep the state income tax earned by Amazon workers.
Taking the Holidays Back to a Simpler Time
This year, I’m borrowing one of my favorite Christmas traditions from childhood: the homemade gift.
The Cost of Moving: Shipping the Next Ten Boxes
Plus taking a pile of stuff to the Goodwill.