5 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare Costs

5 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare Costs

My 26th birthday was the first birthday I haven’t been excited about.  Like many millennials, I remained on my parents’ health insurance plan until I turned 26.  My parents are fortunate to work for an employer that offers incredible insurance.  I now pay more in...
Cheap and Fun Alternative Bachelorette Party Ideas

Cheap and Fun Alternative Bachelorette Party Ideas

The phrase “bachelorette party” typically brings to mind drunken bridesmaids stumbling between bars and male strip clubs.  As an introvert, I find bars exhausting (and expensive) and I saw my bachelorette party as a chance to relax/bond with my girlfriends in a...
7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started College

7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started College

Like many millennials, I didn’t land a job immediately after finishing school.  I found myself unemployed and buried in student loan debt.  I was frustrated by how difficult it was to find a job (despite attending a graduate school that boasted a high job placement...
How to Survive a Big Wedding as an Introvert

How to Survive a Big Wedding as an Introvert

When I was planning my wedding, I was excited about everything except for two parts: spending money (obviously) and being the center of attention for an entire day. I am a shy introvert.  Introversion and shyness are often used interchangeably, but they are not one...