Figuring Out How I’m Going to Pay Myself Back the Costs of This Move

Well… some of them, anyway.

Do 1 Thing That’s Minty Fresh

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

Question Wednesday

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to stage our financial questions.

Checking In With My Savings Plan: September 2017 Edition

In September, I received $5,285 in freelance earnings and $236.66 in book royalties (plus $8.42 in music income) or $5,530.08 total.

I Only Buy Six Items of Clothing per Season

I do stretch this rule quite a bit—workout clothes don’t count, a tote bag doesn’t count, the like-new Danskos I found at Crossroads ($22.50) didn’t count because, I don’t know, they’re waterproof? Maybe shoes shouldn’t count, period.

Checking In With My August Budget

Since we’re halfway through the month—a little over halfway, now—it’s time to check in on my earnings and expenses.

Confessions From the Sorta-Budgeting Life

Paying attention to your money versus allocating every dollar.