Having a great resume is a no-brainer. Even if you currently have a job, it’s always a good idea to keep your resume fresh and up-to-date. When I was looking for my current job, I was still in graduate school and had access to my college’s career center (aka get your resume reviewed for free!). This ended being a huge advantage for me, because not only did I receive resume reviews, but I was also Continue Reading
5 Ways You’re Wasting Money
Nothing makes us feel more guilty than knowing we’re wasting money.It’s eating out more often than we should, not shopping for the best grocery store sales, buying takeout because we don't feel like cooking, etc. Basically, wasting money is more common than Kylie Jenner fans.The problem is, you probably don’t recognize most of your money-wasting moments.So, without further ado, here Continue Reading
How to Save Money on a New Car
Think buying a used car is the only way to save money on a new set of wheels? Don’t settle for second best! If you buy a new car, you don’t have to worry about all the accrued miles, the wear and tear on the engine, collision history, or any structural damage that might be cause for concern with a used vehicle. When you buy new, it’s yours hot off the press.Buying a new vehicle is a big Continue Reading
Ibotta Referral Code: Get $20 in Bonuses Using This Code
Does it feel like you'll never get the hang of saving money at the grocery store? Do you always go over budget in your grocery category? If so, you're not alone. I, for one, have so been there, and I want to recommend an app called Ibotta that can really help (and earning $20 with our Ibotta referral code link doesn't hurt either. ;)) Click here to earn $20 with our Ibotta referral code Continue Reading
Are Meal Delivery Plans Worth It? We break down the cost of Meal Delivery Services
Truth time: I ate out a bunch last month because I just did not want to cook. B didn’t want to cook, and we both were over peanut butter sandwiches. Enter: budget-busting restaurants.You know what would have been helpful? Having a meal delivered right to our door! And I don’t mean pizza. I mean a healthy meal I can cook myself and still feel relatively healthy. The other day, I was lurking Continue Reading
How to Set Up a Budget [The Easy Way]
If you’ve ever tried to set up a budget before, you’ll know that while it sounds easy, it can turn into a huge project. You start with the basics first, but then suddenly you’re asking yourself ‘well, is that coffee with my co-worker a fun expense, or is it a networking expense? What about when I had to buy shaving cream? The spouse/SO and I don’t share shaving cream, so is it a personal expense Continue Reading
How to Visit Vegas on a $500 Budget
"Is that guy real or fake?" I asked my husband nervously on one of my first visits to Vegas. "He's real!" my husband said, laughing. He had been to Vegas many times before me, but this was my first time seeing a guy, painted head to toe in gold, including his clothes! I had seen street performers before, but this guy had gone all out in painting himself, his clothes, and his props. As I stared, a Continue Reading
Top 12 All-American Road Trips You Need to Take This Summer
Hey everyone! Today we have guest post from stand out personal finance blogger, Anum Yoon, who blogs at Current on Currency. Today she'll be discussing amazing All-American road trips you must take this summer. Keep reading for some inspiring summer travel tips!We associate summertime with freedom; it’s the time of year we always had to ourselves, to do with as we pleased. No school work, no Continue Reading
How to Save Money on Your Engagement Ring
Have you ever heard “your engagement ring should cost 2-3 months of your fiance's salary.” I don't know about you, but I think that’s crazy! I guess that’s typical, though, since The Knot says the average cost of an engagement ring is well over $5,000.I’m going to go out on a limb and say for most of us, $5k on a ring is just nuts. With student loan debt, down payments to save up for, passion Continue Reading
Where to find the best campgrounds: A Beginner’s Guide to Camping
By now, you definitely know I am a big fan of camping (and so are these 20 frugal camping experts!) Camping is a cheap way to explore the US (or where ever you live), a fun way to entertain yourself camping, and a good way to get away from ever-present technology. That said, if you're not familiar with camping, you might not know where to start - where to stay, what to eat, how to budget, etc. Continue Reading