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I’m Never Going to Have a Perfect Credit Score — and That’s OK

I don’t have a perfect credit score. That sentence sounds like I might be admitting something truly dark and terrible, right? But here’s the thing: After five years of writing about my finances, I can confidently say I’ll never have a perfect credit score — and you...

Tips for Frugal Freshmen From a Senior Who’s Been There

Freshman year is a big leap from high school. You’re officially an Adult, and you’re expected to do Adult Things — like managing your own finances. But few 18-year-olds are really prepared for how quickly your money can vanish into nothingness, whether you’re living...

Managing Your Money Online: How to Do It Safely, From Home

Global pandemic or not, your time is valuable—and I think it’s safe to say we’re all being a bit more cautious about the number of errands we’re running and the people we’re seeing right now. Who knows how long we’ll continue to think twice about errands that used to be just a regular Saturday, you know?

How to Make Good Money Decisions in The New Normal

I want to talk to you about my car. I mean, it’s quarantine, what else is anyone doing? (Seriously, if you have something better to do please tell me, I am deeply quarantine fatigued and am taking all book, podcast, and Netflix recommendations. Want me to...

Do You Need Life Insurance? Here’s How to Find Out

This post is brought to you by PolicyMe, but all stories and opinions are my own. Figuring out if you need life insurance is one of those boring-but-important questions that everyone should answer on a regular basis. Think of it like an annual checkup, but with a...

The Best Way to Build a Personal Money System (It’s Not Spreadsheets)

A personal money system isn't actually that complicated: It's basically just how money comes into and moves out of your account, AKA cash flow. And yes, cash flow sounds like a business term, but when you think about it, understanding your personal cash flow is most...