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Wedding Tip: Stop Caring About What Other People Think
When you’re planning a wedding, everyone, and I mean everyone , feels the need to offer you unsolicited advice. Your mom, your friends, your hairstylist, and even a friend of a cousin’s friend’s neighbor’s coworker – they all have an opinion on some aspect of your...
Millennials aren’t entitled. They’re screwed.
Millennials have a bad reputation. We’re lazy. We’re spoiled. We’re entitled. We spend more time glued to our smartphones than we do actually working. Technology has destroyed our attention spans, and we bounce from one job to another. We live with our parents...
Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
Dressing up for Halloween can be tons of fun, but Halloween costumes for adults often get pricey. Whether you want to save money or you need a last minute costume idea, check out these quick and affordable DIY costume ideas! Cat A cat costume is super easy, cheap,...
What to Do When You’re Feeling “Stuck”
Have you ever felt “stuck” in life? Have you ever found yourself asking, “Is this really all there is?” or “Will I ever actually be able to reach my goals?” Lately, I have been feeling “stuck” and frustrated in many areas of my life. In terms of...
5 Creative Ways to Save Money on Wedding Invitations
The average cost of wedding invitations in the U.S. is nearly $700. This may not seem like much compared to the cost of other aspects of a wedding (there are $8,000 catering minimums?!?), but the “little” things add up. When you’re planning a wedding on a tight...
Is a High-Deductible Health Plan Right for You?
As an HR professional, I’ve heard the question “which health insurance plan should I choose?” more times than I can count. The answer is a common one in all things HR: it depends. The best plan for your particular situation is based on how often you go to the...
How One Millennial Owns a Home, is Set for Retirement, and Lives Debt-Free
Millennials are often given terrible financial advice, and many high school and college students don’t know the first thing about personal finance. When I became friends with my good friend Neva, I observed the financial decisions she made and I was surprised to see...
7 Myths About Frugality
I recently read an article written by a fellow millennial who stated that any 20-something who has savings is doing something wrong. The article infuriated me, and I certainly wasn’t the only one who felt this way – numerous articles have already been written in...
15 Frugal Fall Activities
*Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Someone recently asked me if I feel like I’m missing out on the best years of my life due to my (extreme) frugal lifestyle. It’s a common misconception that you have to spend money in order to have fun and to really...
Side Hustle Series No. 1 – Freelance Graphic Design
Hi there, frugal millennials! I’m excited to share my first post in my new Side Hustle series. Each post in this series will highlight a particular “side hustle” (part-time job, business, or other income-generating activity). Side hustles are an excellent way for...
50 Fun Ways to Exercise (For People Who Hate Working Out)
When I was in high school, I legitimately thought that I hated exercising. I dreaded gym class every day – my lack of coordination made sports embarrassingly difficult, and every time we had to run the mile, I thought I was going to pass out. It wasn’t until I was...
How to Pay Off Your Student Loans by Volunteering
What if you could volunteer for a nonprofit organization and earn money to pay off your student loans at the same time? Wouldn’t that be cool? It’s now possible. Sponsor Change, a nonprofit organization, began with two simple questions: “What can we do to increase...