PERSONAL FINANCE, ELEVATED.
There’s nothing that sparks less joy for me than buying work clothes. I’m a jeans and a T-shirt type, and seeing the word ‘tailored darts’ on a shirt’s product description makes me want to run in the opposite direction. I never felt like myself in the looks I was told was “professional,” and the idea […]
I’m headed on a work trip soon, and don’t know when I’ll be able to post again, so I’m sharing this quick post in case you don’t hear from me for a while. Here are links I’ve been loving lately, what I’m watching, what’s inspiring me, and my favorite shopping picks right now. 1. Everything […]
Updated on May 11, 2021 Piglet, Buffy, 10 Grove? I can’t seem to go onto Instagram these days without getting served ads from yet another cool direct-to-consumer bedding brand I’d never heard of. Guys, I can’t keep them all straight. Because the marketing for these brands is a variation of the same theme: By cutting […]
I once had a lazy landlord who made us vet prospective roommates, which meant awkwardly asking people for their credit report. While I vaguely knew that my “credit was checked” whenever I applied for an apartment, it didn’t become real until I was asked to assess a person’s worthiness based on a bunch of stats. […]
I don’t have a lot of stuff. On the day I moved in with my husband, I had booked the U-Haul truck for the entire day. It took us less than an hour to move. Then my husband and I were left just sitting there on the stoop, twiddling our thumbs. While I don’t have […]
After a decade of diligently saving, I’m ready to graduate to PhD-Level Personal Finance. I have investing in companies down pat. I don’t blink twice when the stock market dips. I’ve even broken the rules by buying individual stocks and not regretting it. Fueled by my home upgrade project, this summer I’ve found myself browsing […]
I’ve wrapped up what I hope is my final flight of 2019, because oh man, am I tired. As I was checking in for our flight home I realized that there are quirks to my travel routine that might be useful tips for readers. If you’re going on your first international trip, or have never […]