A few groceries you just don’t skimp on
I’m all about buying generics and using coupons and shopping around, but there are just a few grocery items that you absolutely can’t skimp on. Kitchen items worth paying for Dish soap. Not kidding, buy the good stuff, pay some …
Roommate living, done right
Sometime in your twenties there’s a good chance that you’ll be living with roommates. Whether these are good friends, a significant other, or just random people you found on Craig’s List, there are a plethora of considerations to make that …
Traveling alone? Traveling light? Travel cheap!
Last weekend I took the cheapest flight of my life. I was going home to surprise my mom and spend the weekend with family (she was epically surprised when I showed up at the house: success!), so I was traveling …
How to start building credit, and why you should do it
Good credit can go a long way. It is a financial demonstration of your reliability. If you want to rent an apartment or buy a house, they will check your credit. If you are applying for a job, they might …
Why paying the minimum balance isn’t enough
So I was talking to my sister the other day, she’s 19 (almost a 20 something, but not quite). The only time she ever calls me is when she needs advice, and it’s probably better that way. This time she …
