Should I Let My Parents Subsidize My Life?
It isn’t easy for me to say no—or for them to hear it.
Checking In With My Savings Plan: August 2017 Edition
In August, I received $8,412.37 in freelance earnings and $421.14 in book royalties, or $8,833.51 total.
The Cost of a Cheap Pedicure
Me: Do you autoclave your tools?
Pedicurist: Of course.
Friday Estimate
It’s Friday, which means it’s time to estimate how much we’re going to spend this weekend.
How Nextdoor Saves Me—and My Neighbors—Money
There are a few things that Nextdoor has going for it.
Learning to Accept Money From Others Has Helped Me Heal From Abuse
That night, I received nearly $200 in donations, and had no idea how to react other than to say “thank you” as humbly as I could and purchase my ticket out of town.
American Express Launches “Pay It Plan It,” an Interest-Free Installment Plan for Cardholders
It’s interest-free, but there’s a fee.
Thirty, Dating, and Broke
How do you tell someone that you’ve just started dating that your financial situation is… underwhelming?
Yes, Amazon Whole Foods Groceries Are Cheaper
The New York Times checked—and I’m going to check too.
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to open the door on those financial questions.
How Much Is $100 Worth in Your State?
Here’s one more story my mom wanted me to share with The Billfold.
I Paid Off My Husband’s Student Loans
“You know,” I said casually one day, “it would make more sense for me to pay those off than for you to keep paying 7 percent interest on them.”
Talking to My Mom About Dealing With Credit Card Fraud
My parents got their credit card number stolen twice in one month.
The Difficulty of Going From Disability Payments to the Workforce
Today’s must-read longread comes from the Washington Post.
The Cost of My First Burning Man
I’ve wanted to go for years, and this seemed like the right year to do it.
What’s Your Financial Goal for This Week?
It’s Monday, which means it’s time to set a financial goal for the week.
I Got Rid of 24 Shirts This Weekend
I threw away a lot of stuff during this weekend’s fall cleaning project, and I put even more stuff into “to-donate” boxes.
Credit Scores Are the New Hotness
Literally, according to a study by Discover and Match.com.