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Five Ways I Frugalized My Weekend

March 27, 2018 54 Comments
Five Ways I Frugalized My Weekend

I once met another blogger who said to me, “I’m not that frugal. I like spending money. Like you.” Like me. That part sat with me for a bit, because it’s not true. I actually don’t like spending money at all. And I think I’m super frugal. But I’m extremely value-driven and I always want […]

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Thing My Mom Said: “What If He Finds a New Wife?”

February 28, 2018 68 Comments
The Importance of Managing Your Own Money

This post is part of the #WomenRockMoney Movement, a large group of female personal finance bloggers who have come together to inspire more women to learn about money. If you have money questions, or want support for your financial goals, learn more about how you can join us at the movement homepage. I hope to see […]

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My Biggest Financial Regrets (from a Person Who Never Regrets Anything)

February 23, 2018 54 Comments
My Biggest Financial Regrets

I once invested $1,000 in a stock I knew nothing about, and then lost all my money a year later. But I don’t regret it. Instead, I saw it as an expensive crash course in “How Not to Invest 101.” People’s financial regrets are so fascinating, but after reading articles about them, I always thought […]

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LIFE & PERSONAL| SAVING

The Creative Way I Bought an Affordable Home in Los Angeles

January 26, 2018 33 Comments
How I Bought an Affordable Home in Los Angeles

*If there’s one money topic I don’t have firsthand experience in, it’s real estate. As a New Yorker, buying an apartment is not for me. So I asked my friend to write about her experience buying a home in Los Angeles, another pricey market. I’m all about thinking creatively to get what you want, and […]

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My Super Easy Financial To-Do List for 2018

January 5, 2018 73 Comments
2018 Super Easy Financial To-Do List

When my husband and I first moved in together, we assigned ourselves roles and responsibilities with corresponding job titles. My husband is the cook in the house, so he became Executive Chef. And me? Naturally, I filled the role of VP of Finances. I just crunched the numbers, and we saved a decent amount on […]

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LIFE & PERSONAL| SAVING

2017 Goals Recap: Did I Really Crush It?

January 2, 2018 59 Comments
My 2017 Recap: Did I Crush My Goals?

Everyone’s in goal mode right now. We’re never more motivated and hopeful than we are this week. The future is looking bright. I’ve got my shiny list of 2018 goals just like everyone else. But before I dive into future goals and resolutions, I think it’s important to look at something else first: How well […]

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Dear New York, Here Are 5 Things I Hate About You

December 29, 2017 30 Comments
Five Things I Hate About New York

*Today I’m sharing a unique guest post from my friend Sophie at Sophie With a Blog. I’ve lived in New York City for seven years, but I can’t tell you what it’s like to grow up here or how it’s changed. So I asked Sophie, a native New Yorker, to share her colorful stories about […]

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