Jan 26 | 2024
Everyone has made rash purchases in their life, both large and small. The feeling that you won’t have an opportunity to buy something again can lead you to jump the gun but can leave you with feelings of regret later on. If you’re looking for some budget-friendly guidance and need some help walking away with
Nov 03 | 2023
You spend $30 on Chinese takeout for just yourself on Monday. On Tuesday you bought a $5 latte. You finally purchased all the items in your shopping cart and spent $102 on Wednesday. Silver lining, you got free shipping. Thursday you went to the new craft cocktail bar. You bought yourself a drink and then
Oct 16 | 2023
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The phrases “as a treat” and “a little treat” have lived on the internet for years. But, as it is known to do, TikTok has breathed new life into these concepts with the #LittleTreat trend. The premise is simple: when you feel literally any emotion, you deserve a treat. Had a bad day? Get a
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Every time I leave the house, I manage to spend more money than I expected. I’ve tried leaving my credit cards at home, only to succumb to using Apple Pay to give myself a sweet little treat. I take a different route on my Hot Girl Walks to avoid Starbucks, then stumble upon a new
No Santa to bail you out this year, it's all you
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Ah yes, ’tis finally the giving season! As someone whose love-language is gift giving, I relish most opportunities to spoil my friends with sweet tokens of appreciation. I am the queen of spontaneous gifts. When I’m puttering around the city, doing my silly little tasks, I always perk up when I find some small trinket
Sep 07 | 2021
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Road trips can be a lot of fun — but they can also drain your wallet quickly if you aren’t careful. From high gas costs and park admission fares to lodging and the price of eating out every night, the expenses can add up quickly. But at the same time, it’s very possible to do
Trying to save money can be overwhelming. It’s difficult to navigate which expenses of your daily routine can be eliminated for financial gain and which are necessities. Many people believe that in order to accumulate savings, sacrifices must be made. And while simple sacrifices such as minimizing your takeout purchases and online shopping habits may
Between buying a new home and transporting yourself and your belongings to it, moving can be an expensive process. One often underrecognized cost of moving occurs before one’s original house has even been sold, and that’s staging the house. Homeowners often spend hundreds of dollars making a home appealing to potential buyers. To ease the
Entering your 20s means you’ll quickly need to learn how to navigate the world of personal finances, much of which you probably didn’t learn in college or high school courses. Without any previous lessons on finances, it can be challenging to know where to start. Follow this guide as we outline the financial decisions you’ll
Feb 04 | 2021
With another stimulus check in your pocket, spending the money on anything you want may seem tempting. However, it’s important to consider your responsibilities and to think about how to make the most of your stimulus check rather than spending it recklessly. Take your budget, your monthly expenses, your family, and your future into consideration