To the befuddlement of my millennial peers, I’m a huge fan of cash. Personally, I blame growing up in Japan and China where cash not only was, but still largely is, king. I use my credit cards a lot (hello, reward points!) – but I will always have at least some cash on my person and … Read more
Spending money and accumulating material things can be addictive. In fact, you can even experience a dopamine release in your brain, giving you a natural high, from the mere anticipation of buying something you want. Wanting to get that next hit of the good feels can mean using justifications for why you “need” to make … Read more
We are engaged in so many different financial relationships in our lives. Roommates, friends, romantic partners, so today, let’s talk about some of the best strategies for navigating those different money moments. Handling money with your roommate A roommate should be a financial help not a burden. After all, it’s someone with whom you can … Read more
You’ve asked for budgeting tips. There isn’t one budget to rule them all, so instead let’s dig into three styles that are helpful for different personality types. Watch video or read more below! #1 Tracking Every Penny for when you’re so forgetful that you’re just not sure where your money goes Tracking Every Penny, or … Read more