Tag: Spending Plan
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How Often Should You REALLY Be Checking Your Budget?
A recent study showed that 19% of women think of sex daily, if not several times per day, and two-thirds of women surveyed were thinkin’ about it at least on a weekly basis. If only we were thinking about our money that much! It might not be as sexy, but tracking your finances is crucial. It’s…
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New Year New You Financial Bootcamp
According to the recent Millennial Mindset on Money Survey conducted by Capital One, more than a quarter (27%) of Millennials say that establishing a solid nest egg would give them the biggest feeling of financial accomplishment. And in order to get that nest egg growing, you’ve got to have your finances in order, right? With…
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How To: Recover From a Spending Hangover
It’s an easy thing to do: blow your entire month’s budget on holiday shopping, festive outfits, and dining out. Trust me: I’ve been there, too. It wasn’t until I had graduated from college and landed my dream job at CNN that I got my first credit card. I know, I know…I was a bit behind…
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3 Tough Truths About Housing that Will Ultimately Make You Feel Happier in Your Home
When I moved from Atlanta to New York City to start my dream job at CNBC, and started looking for apartments, I almost hyperventilated at the prices. Keep in mind, this was during a brutal recession when rental prices had supposedly belly flopped. One-bedrooms I looked at ranged from $3,000 to $5,000…a month. I had to…
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How To: Organize Your Paper Trail STAT!
If you’re a cash-only person and you don’t hang on to old bills, stop it! Ask for receipts to help you track where the money is really going. And don’t crumple them and toss them into your purse, only to find them smooshed up with gum at the bottom of your purse (not that I would know anything about that…). At…
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What the Heck is the Difference Between an FSA and an HSA, Anyway?! (And Why You Should Have One)
Americans spend over twice as much per capita on healthcare as the average developed country does, at an average of $8,508 per person per year. That adds up to $2.8 trillion, or a staggering 18% of our GDP (that’s Gross Domestic Product, as you remember from our handy dictionary!). Yep, health care is expensive, and we’re not…
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The Best Time to Buy EVERYTHING
Buying new stuff is pretty much unavoidable, which is totally fine–because in the end, your money is there to enjoy! However, if you’re gonna spend, why not do it like a boss? There are times that are better than others to purchase things like plane tickets, cars, and electronics. Here’s a quick breakdown of some…
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Do These 3 Money Things With Your Sig-O Now
For many couples, talking about money can be tricky. But if you live together or share any finances, it’s essential to have consistent check-ins about where you are dollar-wise to be sure you’re on the same page. Being open about money with your sig-o will help your relationship—and it doesn’t have to be that serious…
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The Rich Bitch Guide to Making Money on the Side
When I was at CNN, I made extra money on the side by selling all my old clothes on eBay. Being thrifty by nature, I saw dollar signs in things other people might have given or thrown away. So to realize that value, I opened up an eBay store. No, I wasn’t going to leave…
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5 Corporate Scams You Should Slay Today
Even financial experts like myself can fall pray to scams. A few years ago, I was doing research on the best ways to rehab your credit score. I signed up for a few different websites to check my score online…but one in particular, freecreditreport.com, made it so difficult to cancel that before I knew it…
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7 Ways to Boost Your Finances for Under $7
It can feel daunting trying to tackle those financial New Years resolutions, and the last thing you want to do is blow a ton of money getting your budget organized and under control. But sometimes it’s the little (and inexpensive!) things that can make a huge impact. Try these 7 nifty ideas for a new…