Happy 2019! Did you have a fantastic New Year's Eve celebration? I always love watching the fireworks (especially from around the world), it always feels like a fun way to ring in the new year! We're in January and you know what that means: everyone's going to be asking "what are your New Year's resolutions?" I used to be a huge fan of resolutions, but over the years I've usually been one of Continue Reading
Why You Should Care About Your Personal Savings Rate
Hi everyone! Please welcome our new freelance writer, Anum Yoon! Anum has written some awesome posts for us in the past, and now she'll be a regular contributor to Sunburnt Saver. For more of Anum's stellar personal finance writing, check out her site, Current on Currency. Please welcome Anum to the Sunburnt Saver community! :) Do you want to work forever? If you’re one of the lucky few who Continue Reading
How to Save Money Dining Out
The other day, I was going through my Mint.com budget to realize, after some sweet, much-needed work clothes I bought, my Entertainment budget was one of my highest expenses! My Entertainment budget is mostly made up of eating out expenses, including drinks. For some reason, that’s B and my indulgence: trying out new restaurants around town (aka going to our 3 favorite places over and over again Continue Reading
How to Avoid Getting Scammed This Season
It’s that time of year again: the holidays are upon us and, if you’re anything like most Americans, you’ve probably already started your holiday shopping. Polls show the average American this year is planning on spending around $500 on family and loved ones this year for the holidays. However, what if you or a loved one isn’t into getting ‘stuff’? For example, my Dad. My dad says he Continue Reading
How to Save Money in an Long Distance Relationship
Let’s face it: long distance relationships (LDRs) stink. Whether you started out in an LDR because you met online, or you ended up in one due to school or work, they take a toll on your relationship, no matter how positively you try to spin it to your friends and family. If you’ve ever been in an LDR, raise your hand if you’ve ever said this to your mom/sister/BFF: “Oh, being in a long distance Continue Reading