You try your best. You soak in knowledge from personal finance blogs with catchy names. You live and die by a budget. You max out your Roth IRA contributions. And none of it matters. Because no matter how good you happen to think you are with … [Read more...]
Funny Money: How to Work Hard at Seeming to be a Hard Worker
April 13, 2013 by 4 Comments
We've all noticed slacker co-workers who always seem to get the breaks when it comes to raises and promotions. It's easy to resent these folks, but what you should be doing is learning from them. Though books have been written on the subject, … [Read more...]
HBO ‘Girls’ and Money Quiz: Are You a Hannah, Marnie, Shoshanna, or a Jessa?
March 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The HBO show “Girls” has been called the “Sex and the City” of our generation. Years ago, fans of “Sex and the City” began asking themselves to which of the four female archetypal characters they most related. If you were a Carrie, for … [Read more...]
How to Find a Financial Mentor (And Why You Need One!)
February 28, 2013 by 1 Comment
A few weeks ago, we met Allison Beacham, a young woman who helped us negotiate the world of renting. Like many Money Under 30 readers, Allison knows quite a bit about money for someone still in college. In her case, there's a good reason … [Read more...]
Funny Money: The 7 Rules of Ridiculously Cheap Gaming
February 8, 2013 by 24 Comments
There are more degrading and addictive forms of entertainment than video games. Like maybe My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, crack, and … huh, did I mention crack? It’s hard to come up with anything more addictive than gaming. … [Read more...]
♥ & $: The Spending Diet: My Month of More Mindful Spending
January 21, 2013 by
December’s credit card bill came in the other day and it was all I could do not to gag. How did all my good intentions and careful planning go so horribly wrong? Yes, we had many unexpected medical expenses (don’t worry, everyone is ok). And yes, … [Read more...]
Some Reading for a New Year: How to Set Financial Goals and Stick to Them
December 31, 2012 by
The end of the year is a time of hope … we look forward to next year, often with the intentions of making it better than the last. It’s also a time of reflection, and for those in control of their finances (like all of us in the Money Under 30 … [Read more...]
Ask David: What Should I Do With My Year-end Bonus Check?
December 20, 2012 by
After many years of school, I now have my first job and I expect to receive a year-end bonus somewhere between $5,000 and $10,000. What should I do with my bonus check? What kind of saving options do I have? (I will already have maxed out my 401k.) … [Read more...]
♥ & $: Compulsive Shopping or Retail Therapy? When Enough is Enough
December 19, 2012 by
Five of us stood grumbling in a check out line the other day. Our arms were filled with clothing and books and knick knacks soon to be wrapped up and hidden under the Christmas tree. The woman in front of me complained about Christmas shopping. Or … [Read more...]
How To Save When You Were Born To Spend
April 30, 2012 by
Are you a Natural Born Spender or Natural Born Saver? Believe it or not, research suggests that---Spender or Saver---you may really be born that way. So if you want to change your financial habits---say cut back on impulsive purchases and save a … [Read more...]
