How to Have a Social Life Without Going Broke.
MY STORY For two years I lived a double life. Monday through Friday I was responsible with money. I packed lunch. I made coffee at…
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How I Paid Off $8,000 in Debt Working a $14/Hour Job (The Exact Numbers).
⚡ Quick Summary I had $8,000 in credit card debt at age 25 earning $14 an hour I paid it all off in 22 months…
The 50/30/20 Rule Explained Simply.
The 50/30/20 Rule Explained Simply (And Why I Changed It) I was sitting in my car on a Saturday morning in January 2024 with a…
What Investing Actually Looks Like Starting With Just $50.
What Investing Actually Looks Like When You Are Not Rich My coworker Dave told me on a Tuesday in October 2022 that he had made…
The 5 Best Budgeting Apps for Beginners in 2026.
The Best Budgeting App Is No App at All I am going to save you three years of your life right now. Three years. Because…
How to Save Money When Everything Feels Expensive Right Now.
My card got declined for $7 worth of gas station snacks while a guy in a Steelers jacket stood behind me waiting. And I did…
How to Save $500 a Month on Low Income.
The Night My Card Got Declined Over Pasta Sauce And Toilet Paper My debit card got declined buying pasta sauce and toilet paper at Target….
How I Finally Stopped Comparing My Finances to Everyone Else.
My coworker James bought a house at 26. I know because he would not stop talking about it. And I sat across from him every…
How to Start Investing With $50 (From Someone Who Was Terrified to Start).
For six years I told myself I would start investing “next month.” Every single month. For six years. Next month I will figure out what…
How I Cut My Monthly Subscriptions and Saved $189 Per Month.
I was brushing my teeth on a random Monday morning — I think the date was 16 July 2024 — when my phone buzzed with…