This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. As a parent, do you ever feel disappointed when you can’t give your child something they want? It’s understandable to want to give your child everything you couldn’t have when you were younger. There can be a lot of pressure to provide for them, both for necessities […]
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Internship Opportunity of a Lifetime
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Adecco Group NA. All opinions are 100% mine. As somewhat recent college graduates, many of us know the value of having an internship. Being able to get experience in your field and networking with important people can go a long way in kickstarting your career. […]
Read More >>Rent Payments Made Easier: RadPad Review
Do you live with roommates, family, or your significant other? Do you find yourself wishing there was an easier way to pay for rent every month that didn’t involve nagging people to pay, or making 3 different arrangements to try and pay each other? We all know that living with roommates after graduating is one of […]
Read More >>3 Moves to Make Before Considering a Personal Loan
This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. Have you ever considered getting a personal loan to go on vacation, fund part of your wedding, or to help with a home improvement project? How about to refinance your debt, or to consolidate it? These are all common uses for personal loans. Really, you can use […]
Read More >>The Value in Spring Cleaning and Decluttering
This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. When’s the last time you went through your house to declutter items you haven’t used? Or the last time you threw away things that haven’t seen the light of day since you moved in? There’s a lot of value to be had in spring cleaning and decluttering. I […]
Read More >>7 Actions You Can Take to Pay Off Your Debt
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by the amount of debt you have? So much so, you have no idea what to do about it, and would rather bury your head in the sand? Trying to run away from your debt isn’t going to solve anything, which […]
Read More >>Would You Take a Pay Cut for Your Dream Job?
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Is there a job you’ve always dreamed about having? One where it would feel like you’re actually not working, because you love it so much? Have you thought about what you might have to sacrifice to get that job? How about taking a pay cut if it meant being in a role […]
Read More >>Overwhelmed By Your Financial Situation? Start Small
This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. We talk a decent amount about establishing financial goals, and for good reason: goals are necessary to have! Without them, we wouldn’t have much motivation to improve our finances. However, getting started can be rough. If you’re in a good financial situation right now, that probably wasn’t […]
Read More >>How to Spend Your Tax Refund Responsibly
This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. It’s that time of the year when many of us are (possibly) receiving hefty deposits into our checking accounts, courtesy of the IRS. I’m not going to talk about why you might want to adjust your withholding if you’re getting back the average amount of around $3,000. […]
Read More >>7 Inexpensive Ways to Enjoy Summer
This post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. Spring is finally here, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get ahead of ourselves and start planning for Summer. Right?! I know I’m not the only one looking forward to warmer weather. Planning ahead is also the financially responsible thing to do. You might need some […]
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