3 Unexpected Expenses That Go With Moving Off Campus
You may not have to buy new furniture, but there are other expenses to be aware of when renting your first apartment. This fall, my daughter is moving off campus with her friends. Of course, this...
View ArticleCan You Afford To Get Married?
Cupcakes and cookies won’t cost as much as a big wedding cake, and they’re just as delicious. You may not be able to afford the wedding of your dreams. You may not be able to afford the wedding of your...
View ArticleThese Effortless Shortcuts Could Equal Big Savings For You
Save your change from fun purchases, and within a year you could have enough to make a huge student loan payment. (Don’t pay it off in pennies, though.) I’m all about maximizing efficiencies at school...
View ArticleEven More Lessons For A Big DIY Project At Home
Think of all the money you’ll save on movie tickets if you have a home theater! In one of my first SALT™ Blog posts, I wrote about a rather hefty DIY project: stripping and replacing my roof. Now, a...
View ArticleHow To Build A Back-To-School Budget
How it always happens: You stare into those red circles and think, “Yes, of course I need four lamps!” I remember making the big Target trip the summer before my freshman year of college to get...
View Article3 Final Pieces Of Advice For SALT Blog Readers
By knowing her money values, Bridget was able to travel far and wide (despite never owning a car). A couple posts ago, I talked about the importance of having a side hustle. Mine, my website (Money...
View ArticleCreating My First Excel Sheet Budget: Is This Growing Up?
Organization is key. So, if this works for you, go for it. The other day, I was chatting with a coworker who has been freelancing for 10 years. Like the 20-something I am, learning as I go, I word...
View Article3 Surprising Financial Results From Living In NYC A Month
Dry cleaning almost busted Mike’s budget. But at least he got some hangers out of it! I made it, SALT™ Blog. It has been a whole month in New York City, and I haven’t been mugged or gone broke yet...
View ArticleHow To Get Your Spending Plan Back On Track
What favor did Jonathan take home from a summer of weddings? Some new bad habits. (Likely, some candy too.) In the span of 12 weeks this summer, my wife and attended 13 “wedding-related” events...
View Article5 Easy-To-Achieve Personal Finance Resolutions For The New Year
Focus on a little change this year … like investing your change! I’m a big fan of change. That being said, when I try to change too many things at once, I get overwhelmed and start to flounder. Like...
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