A Friday Chat About the Rising Cost of Health Insurance

Featuring Nicole in conversation with herself!

Canadian City Makes it Illegal for Teenagers to Trick-or-Treat

Anyone over 16—and anyone of any age wearing a “facial disguise” after 8 p.m.—will receive a $200 fine.

The Cost of Going to Concerts Again

For many years, I was horribly out of touch with the pop music scene.

Two Stories About Low Wages

And why they’re likely to stay low.

Let’s Throw Some Money at Our Problems: September 2017 Monthly Check-In

Pull up those balances!

Why I Left My STEM Career

I was happy working as a chemist, until I wasn’t.

Friday Estimate

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

Should You Take Money Out of One Kid’s Investment Portfolio and Give It to Your Other Kid?

Who else read Dear Prudence today? I want to hear your thoughts on this family’s question.

How Much Should We Spend on Crowdfunding?

A new line item for the ol sorta-budget.

Nursing Home Costs Are Higher Than Ever

A private room now costs around $8,000 per month.

It’s Time to Figure Out How Much Health Insurance Will Cost Next Year

My monthly premium will go up by $102.86.

Every Job I’ve Ever Had: Server, Assistant Director of Education, Administrative Assistant

I wanted to be the first person since Robert Frost to make a living writing poetry.

Do 1 Thing In Color-Coded Cells

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

In Praise of Spreadsheets

Because no app can do everything.

Every Nanny Job I’ve Ever Had

I wanted to travel the world—so I signed up to be a nanny.

The Cost of Drinking Huel for Breakfast and Lunch

Yes, I recently boarded the Huel Train.

Do You Need a Salary’s Worth of Savings Before Having Kids?

And is that even mathematically likely?

My Career in Food

How I went from busser to baker (plus every other food-related job in between).

Question Wednesday

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to dive into those financial questions.

The Ask A Manager “I Ghosted My Girlfriend and Now She’s My Boss” Guy Responds

Last month, Ask A Manager ran a letter from a guy who ended a three-year relationship by leaving the country.

How a $12 T-Shirt Got Me Evicted

And how I slowly rebuilt my credit score.

How a Barista With a $10K Windfall Does Money

Kim (not her real name) is a 27-year-old barista in Rochester, New York.

Dog Learns That Money Can Be Exchanged for Goods and Services

Specifically, dog treats.

I Tried the Safe Career and Got Laid Off

Why I prefer freelancing to a full-time job.

Share Your Success Tuesday

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