October, 2016
Do Millennials Actually Need Life Insurance?

There’s a lot on Millennials’ minds when it comes to money. Many are paying off student loans, trying to save for retirement, squirreling cash for a future home, planning a wedding, or thinking about a child’s college expenses. For a lot of us, the thought of another monthly expense simply isn’t realistic. On the other hand, […]
My Favorite Free Budgeting Spreadsheet

I’ve mentioned before how budgeting has changed my life. I’ve used it to quit my job, change careers, and survive a layoff. Over the past three years, I’ve refined my personal budgeting spreadsheet many times, and it’s become a trusted tool. Here’s how I have used it to take control of my finances. Tally your monthly income […]
My Eleventh Net Worth Overshare

It’s almost hard to believe all that’s happened since July. Shortly after my last net worth overshare, I was hit with a job layoff. My first reaction was to escape to cooler weather (hello, Massachusetts!) and drown my sorrows in all the lobster rolls my body could comfortably ingest. Then, I went into bare bones […]