January 2013

Do you have any friends that ever complain that they “never have any money” and are “so broke”, but you know they make more money than you do? I do. …

I’ve been on a week long hiatus from blogging, as I was on a quick sojourn to Iceland (I prefer to travel and completely unplug). IcelandAir had a crazy deal …

One day, 4 years ago, my partner was stressed out, in a bad mood and not doing very well. On a romantic whim, which sometimes only comes with new love, …

This year, I really want to push my boundaries. I want to try new things that get me out of my comfort zone and make me uncomfortable. Lately, I’ve been …

A few months ago, I had one of my worst nightmares come true. I ended up in the ER, very sick, without insurance.  Let’s just say it wasn’t pretty and …

When you are in as much debt as I am, it is easy to think, I shouldn’t spend any money on going out or doing anything.  Ever. Let me tell …

I’ve been hustling for years, trying to make my non-profit income stretch even further.  When in dire straights, the side hustles have become my main hustles and truly saved me …

Looking at my total student loan debt, then at my checking and savings account can easily send me into a tailspin. They are hard numbers to grasp and the math …

$57, 426.14. The current amount of student loan debt in my name, all for the curious pleasure of having B.A. and M.A. added to my résumé. I was always told …