If you work in tech, you’re more likely than most to lose your job at some point (maybe a very soon point! maybe not). Which makes an emergency fund even more important for you than the Average Jane. Continue reading
I’m Pregnant. What Do I Need to Do?
If you find yourself pregnant, congratulations! Now let’s talk finances. (See that suave transition, there?) Following are The Basics of what you need to think about if you’re about to have a kid.
Maxing Out Your 401(k) Is Not Enough
Okay, it’s a little click-bait-y, but it’s true! For some of you, at least.Continue reading
Stop Thinking About “Retirement”
On my BoltBus trip back to Bellingham from Seattle this last Friday (have I mentioned my great love for mass transit? Well, it’s true, I love mass transit with Great Love), I sat next to a man about my age-ish going to LinuxFest 2017 in Bellingham. Continue reading
Forget You Ever Heard the Numbers 5 2 9
The financial media has done a masterful job of convincing parents that they need to save for their kids’ college. That they better fork over as much money as they can as early as they can, and into a 529 account, please, ma’am.Continue reading
You Work So Hard for Your Income. Protect It Already.
I’m going to guess you don’t usually think along these lines, right? Except you probably do think about life insurance and know you should have it.
Skip the latte. Not for your budget, but for your happiness.
Money doesn’t buy you happiness, but it buys you a big enough yacht to sail right up to it.
-Johnny DeppContinue reading
If Amazon Makes You Spend More, Can These Apps Make You Save More?
We have all become accustomed to frictionless spending. To our detriment. Thank you, Amazon One-click, Prime, and Dash! Continue reading
Moving from Big Money to Much Smaller Money.
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Expenses > Income for too longContinue reading