Conversation with my gear head friend:Him: You make HOW much money per year?? Me: this much (hint: $$$). Him: OMG! I could have the sweetest car ever if I made that much! Why don't you get rid …
My First Year: 12 Months of Savings
The paycheck I received this week marks a big milestone for me: My first full year of saving! Mid April last year was when I bumped up my 401k contribution to max it out (or so I thought). I started …
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Earth Day 2015
Happy Earth Day! It's a great reminder to sit back and think about our impact on Mother Earth. You might think, I'm one person, what can I do that will have an impact? As one person, honestly, not a …
Rant and Rave 1
I decided to do a series of posts called Rant and Rave, in which I rant about a few things, and then also rave about a few things. I know, it's a really original title haha. RANT(S) Now that more …
Questions to Ask About a New Job
The job hunting process. Isn't it just the most fun thing you've ever done? What could possibly be better then endlessly making cover letters and throwing your resume at a million potential …
The Basics of Budgeting
Everyone says having a budget is the first step on the journey to financial independence. Ok, fine, almost everyone. But, no one ever tells you what a budget should look like or even how to make one. …