This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. It’s that time of the year when we’re all wondering how the heck Christmas is right around the corner and shaking our heads in denial at all the holiday decorations going up in the stores. As a self-proclaimed finance nerd, I can attest to the fact I’m […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Do you have a system in place to organize your money? Or do you just try and wing it every month? As young adults, it’s easy to think we can get away with leaving our money as is. We don’t typically have too many accounts, and our […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. We all know that money causes stress. More money, more problems, right? The inverse is true, too: already existing stress can wreck havoc on your finances if you’re not careful. When you’re stressed out, money is generally the last thing you’re thinking about (unless the source of […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. November is here, and that means most people are gearing up to do their annual holiday shopping. I don’t know about you, but I don’t get very excited at the prospect of spending hundreds of dollars on gifts at the end of every year (which is why […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Do you have trouble motivating yourself to reach certain financial goals? Or does it take a little extra to get you excited about the thought of saving money or paying off debt? Not everyone is goal-oriented or self-motivated, and that’s okay. It can be difficult to focus […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Have you ever paused to consider what kind of bank you’re doing business with? Or have you just gone with the one your parents signed you up with, or the one that was closest to your home? A lot of people don’t think too much about the […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Chances are, if you’re in your 20s or 30s, you’re somewhat attached to your phone. At the very least, you don’t leave home without it. I’m willing to bet many of you have tablets or laptops you use on occasion, too. Especially if you have a long […]
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Who knew throwing stuff out could feel so good? I’ve been in the middle of decluttering for the past few months as I’m making plans to move, and every time I throw something out, it feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I never thought I’d say that about stuff I either acquired […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. How many of you are in your 20s (or later!) and have procrastinated on getting started with investing? *raises hand* We’re told over and over again how important investing for the future is, how it’s better if we start earlier, and yet, we take no action. That’s probably because […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Many people think being frugal is synonymous with being boring, or that saving goes hand in hand with deprivation. That couldn’t be further from the truth. There are plenty of ways to be frugal without being boring! The key is to think of inexpensive alternatives to the things […]
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