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...
Cheap and Fun Anniversary Date Ideas
One year ago on Saturday, I married the love of my life. It actually feels like we’ve been married a lot longer! (We’ve been together for seven years). I feel so lucky to be married to my best friend. When Ben and I were talking about what we should do for our first...