As I was perusing my Mint account the other day, I noticed that for the first time ever I had … More
Category: Banks
A Freelancer’s Money Management Techniques
Guest post by my talented friend Becky, who very bravely started her own business a few years ago. Becky is … More
How to open a Roth IRA
My good friend Kimberlyn and I were talking about personal finance at a party (what else? I am a really … More
Saving for Retirement without a 401k
So far in my life, I have had some pretty stellar jobs (one year I wrote “shark wrestler” when describing … More
New Year’s Budget Resolution Revolution Reminder!
Just a reminder to all my savvy readers who are becoming the boss of their finances: Today is the suggested … More
New Year’s Budget Revolution Resolution!
The number two resolution for 2014 is to make a budget (right behind weight loss, which I have no advice … More
My Love Affair with my Checking Account
Let me tell you a story. One weekend, I went to an Earth day festival. A national bank had set … More
The Basics of Banks, Part Two
So now that you believe in banks, it’s time to open up some bank accounts. There are two main types … More
The Basics of Banks
I once had a (lovely) boyfriend who didn’t believe in banks. And by he didn’t believe in banks, I mean … More