Lately, I’ve been hearing from a lot of people looking for a complete refresh in 2017. It’s been that kind of year. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by debt, not enough savings, a job you hate, or just want to afford a modest vacation, I know how you feel. Three years ago I was depressed, burnt out, and […]
As we grow older, we start to begin to think more in the long-term. With the YOLO mentality of our twenties firmly in the rearview mirror, we must consider how our money decisions impact our spouse, partners, and all of our loved ones. That includes financially preparing for our death. It’s never too early […]
If you’re anything like me, the end of the year typically brings a lot of reflection. Many times this period comfortably wedges itself between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, just as you are able to take a breath from holiday parties. But by this point, it can be difficult to make major life changes quickly—especially […]
Here’s an update from my sister, Jessica Dore. I still think what she’s doing is really inspiring, especially for those of us whose lives and careers don’t move in a straight line. At the end of last year, I quit my full-time job in publishing and moved to the Caribbean for six months to launch my […]
I have wonderful memories of Christmas growing up. My family spent weeks preparing, shopping, and leaving no corner of the home undecorated. Holiday tins were carefully lined along our window sills and dozens of cookies were baked. We always looked forward to Christmas morning. Many times, I opened gifts I had been eyeing for months, and […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Taking on new clients is both exciting and nerve-wracking. It’s an opportunity to start fresh, create something new, and build relationships. This week, I traveled to San Diego for XYPN Conference and FinCon. Like many of my fellow bloggers, I left with a stack of business cards. I can’t believe how much freelance work is out there. After […]
I’ve noticed credit advice is a lot like weight loss advice—everyone seems to have an opinion, and many times those opinions are wrong. The problem is, there is a lot at stake. Your credit score affects things like being approved for an apartment, the cost of borrowing money, and securing small business loans. Your credit score is a critical […]
