Partner Posts
3 Simple DIY Projects That Will Save You Money
You might hear the words, “Do it yourself” and the butterflies in your stomach awaken (and bounce around for a while). I…
August 25, 2014Articles
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Partner Posts
My Carpets are Ruined! Will My Homeowners Insurance Replace Them?
When many people think of a home insurance claim, they think of major damage, such as storm damage, fires, floods, and other…
August 24, 2014
News
Mom Fired For Working At McDonald’s While Kid Plays In Park…Was She Wrong?
Despite my headline, let me first say that it appears as if McDonald’s has communicated with this mom’s attorney that there was a…
July 28, 2014
Rants
Want To Help Someone? Let Them Fail
Splat! That’s the sound of some people who I know falling flat on their faces. It’s also the sound of a lesson…
June 30, 2014
Video Pick
Does Money Make You Mean? Answer: Yes!
In one of my favorite Ted Talks, social psychologist Paul Piff shares his research into how people behave when they feel wealthy.…
June 24, 2014
Investing
Holding Cash In Your Account? You Might Be Screwing Up
You know how you make a mistake and you’re so embarrassed by the mistake that you hide that mistake on the back…
June 20, 2014
About Me
How I Can Afford To Retire At 40
I promised that I would share how I plan on retiring at 40, so this is it. If you’ve ever wanted to…
June 18, 2014YIAC
Reduce Debt
Student Loan Debt Direct Refinancing Proposed
According to the Federal Reserve, as of 2013 U.S. debt holders owe a total of $1.3 TRILLION in student loan debt –…
May 8, 2014
Learn Something
How I Went From Being Broke to Being Cheap
My financial life: Oh boy has it changed Good morning Yes, I am Cheap friends. My name is Kristina and I’m the…
April 16, 2014
Reader Advice
Help A Reader: I’ve Got Serious Student Loans
I’ve been stuck, seriously stuck with the worst case of writer’s block. I could not get one word on a page…that is…
March 20, 2014
Video Pick
Video: Stop Giving Uncle Sam A Free Loan
With Tax Day only a month away if you haven’t already filed your taxes, you’re probably thinking about it. According to the…
March 12, 2014
About Me
How I Doubled My Net Worth In Five Years On A Crappy Salary
With all of the things that I share on this site my net worth has never been one of them. It’s not…
February 14, 2014